Memorial Details
Memorial
Pillar 1914-18 1939-45 Church Green
Reference
W86.01
Place
WHICKHAM
Map ref
NZ 209612
Original Location
Church Green. Front Street
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Foundation stone laid 1st April 1922, dedicatory prayer given by Rev. C.E. Little.
Memorial unveiled 19th August 1922 by Col. R.H. Carr-Ellison, C.M.G.; dedicated by Rev. C.E. Little
Memorial unveiled 19th August 1922 by Col. R.H. Carr-Ellison, C.M.G.; dedicated by Rev. C.E. Little
Memorial Description
Pillar, divided into three sections, with arched centre top.
The central front panel carries a cross in half relief, below which is a carved scroll bearing the dedication. Below this are the words "Second World War". On the pedestal are the words "Lest we Forget". The names from 1914-8 are carried in a single column on each of the two flanking panels, and continue down one of the sides. Two of these names have been added later.
The rear. At the top of the central panel is a laurel wreath with a sword below, both in half relief. The names from 1939-1945 are carried in a single columns on each of the flanking panels.
On the pedestal at the reverse side are the details of the unveiling.
The sides both have the laurel wreath in half relief at the top.
All lettering is incised and painted black. The names are in sans serif capitals. The dedication is in a mixture of Old English, fancy capitals and lower case lettering.
The central front panel carries a cross in half relief, below which is a carved scroll bearing the dedication. Below this are the words "Second World War". On the pedestal are the words "Lest we Forget". The names from 1914-8 are carried in a single column on each of the two flanking panels, and continue down one of the sides. Two of these names have been added later.
The rear. At the top of the central panel is a laurel wreath with a sword below, both in half relief. The names from 1939-1945 are carried in a single columns on each of the flanking panels.
On the pedestal at the reverse side are the details of the unveiling.
The sides both have the laurel wreath in half relief at the top.
All lettering is incised and painted black. The names are in sans serif capitals. The dedication is in a mixture of Old English, fancy capitals and lower case lettering.
Materials used
Creetown Granite
Inscription
a. To the glory of God / and in / memory of / the men of the / village of Whickham / who gave their lives / in the Great War / 1914-1919 /
They died for liberty and / honour.
Lest We Forget.
Foundation stone laid 1st April 1922 / and / Memorial unveiled 19th August 1922 /by / Col. R.H. Carr Ellison C.M.G.
b. Second World War / 1939-1945
Lest We Forget.
Foundation stone laid 1st April 1922 / and / Memorial unveiled 19th August 1922 /by / Col. R.H. Carr Ellison C.M.G.
b. Second World War / 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial and Recognition Committee
How money was raised
Ground given by Col. R.H. Carr-Ellison.
Present condition
Judging from recent photographs, this has been cleaned in recent years and two names from 1914-18 added.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by J.B. Renton of Whickham; made by H.S. Turner of Gateshead.
Ownership and maintenance
At the dedication ceremony in 1922, the memorial was handed over to Whickham Council, together with the deeds of the site.
Notes
1. Col. Carr-Ellison was presented with a silver trowel after laying the foundation stone.
2. Two war widows, Mrs. Arthurs and Mrs. Bell, laid wreaths on behalf of the mothers and orphans of Whickham. “The last to pay tribute was a small boy who brought a bunch of marguerites straight from the fields. Col. Carr-Ellison took the laddie by the hand and conducted him to the memorial where he placed his flowers”.
3. At the foundation stone laying ceremony, Mr. A. Ford and Mr. A. Lawson, who both were awarded the M.M., were each given a wristwatch and a wallet of Treasury notes.
4. At the same ceremony, a time capsule containing coins of the realm and newspapers was placed in a cavity beneath the stone.
2. Two war widows, Mrs. Arthurs and Mrs. Bell, laid wreaths on behalf of the mothers and orphans of Whickham. “The last to pay tribute was a small boy who brought a bunch of marguerites straight from the fields. Col. Carr-Ellison took the laddie by the hand and conducted him to the memorial where he placed his flowers”.
3. At the foundation stone laying ceremony, Mr. A. Ford and Mr. A. Lawson, who both were awarded the M.M., were each given a wristwatch and a wallet of Treasury notes.
4. At the same ceremony, a time capsule containing coins of the realm and newspapers was placed in a cavity beneath the stone.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Ann Graham; Dorothy Hall; Kevin Milburn; Tony Harding
Alnwick & County Gazette 08/04/1922 report laying of foundation stone on 4th April 1922
Illustrated Chronicle 02/02/1922 shows drawing; 07/03/1922 reports proposed laying of foundations; 03/03/1922 reports proposed laying of foundation stone; 03/04/1922 reports foundation laying with pictures; 21/08/1922 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 01/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 07/03/1922 reports donation of site; 03/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone; 21/08/1922 briefly reports the unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stones; 26/08/1922 reports unveiling
Stanley and Consett News 06/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone.
Blaydon Courier 26/08/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 31/01/1922 reports approval of plans for memorial; 07/03/1922 reports progress; 01/04/1922 reports proposed laying of foundation stone; 03/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone.
Source of quotation
Lest we forget” Recessional Rudyard Kipling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 08/04/1922 report laying of foundation stone on 4th April 1922
Illustrated Chronicle 02/02/1922 shows drawing; 07/03/1922 reports proposed laying of foundations; 03/03/1922 reports proposed laying of foundation stone; 03/04/1922 reports foundation laying with pictures; 21/08/1922 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 01/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 07/03/1922 reports donation of site; 03/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone; 21/08/1922 briefly reports the unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stones; 26/08/1922 reports unveiling
Stanley and Consett News 06/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone.
Blaydon Courier 26/08/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 31/01/1922 reports approval of plans for memorial; 07/03/1922 reports progress; 01/04/1922 reports proposed laying of foundation stone; 03/04/1922 reports laying of foundation stone.
Source of quotation
Lest we forget” Recessional Rudyard Kipling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Ethel & Neville Armstrong, Whickham & District L.H.S.; J. Brown; Ann Graham; Dorothy Hall; Kevin Milburn; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Pillar 1914-18 1939-45 Church Green (W86.01)
WHICKHAM, Church Green.
To the glory of God
and in
Memory of
the men of the
village of Whickham
who gave their lives
in the Great War
1914-1919
They died for liberty and
honour.
Second World War
1939-1945
Lest We Forget
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D. Arthurs J.E. Kitchingman
C.C. Atkinson T. Laybourne
H. Atkinson J. Liddell
J.W. Atkinson W. Lynn
W. Atkinson R.A. Mann
W.M. Bell J. Martin
T.C. Bell F.N. Masland
A. Bertram G.F. Mowbray
J. Brennan J. Mulvey
P. Brennan W. Nevin
J. Briggs T. Porteous
H.A. Buckton H. Proud
H.H. Campbell E. Redden
T. Cawthorne M. Robson
J. Costello F.T. Ross
J.O. Detchon W. Scott
J. Dodds J. Simpson
F. Elliott B.E. Smiles
A. Findlay F.E.K. Sneddon
M. Findlay R. Stalker
I. Garrett W. Stark
H. Graham J. Swindle
R. Harbottle M.C. Swindle
T. Harm R. Taylor
A. Hedworth R.W. Thompson
T.H. Hedworth W.K. Thompson
J.E. Hodgson H. Walters
E. Hogg J. Wardhaugh
G. Howe E.E. Wilson
B. Huxley J. Wheatley
W.N. Ismay J. Whitfield
L. Jones W. Whitfield
W. Kelly J.M. Walker
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On side
G. Joblin
P. McLeavey
W. Murray
G. White
J.S. Tindall
F. Johnson
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On rear
1939 1945
F. Barron B. Huxley
J. Banver D. Lally
H. Bell C. Lonsdale
S. Cairns G. McGowen
R.K. Carr T. McNeill
M. Davison K. Mosgrove
H. Duckworth A.F. Parker
B. Elliott J. Porter
T. French D. Richardson
J.B. Guthrie J. Ritson
R. Guthrie K. Roddam
G.H. Hall J. Tate
J.H. Hall N. Timbey
T. Halfpenny R. Thew
K. Henry F.T. Waddle
J. Hickson G. Walters
S. Howlett J. Wilson
W.L. Huxley S.E. Wilson
R. Watson
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At base of rear side:
Foundation stone laid 1st April 1922
and
Memorial unveiled 19th August 1922
by
Col. R.H. Carr Ellison C.M.G.
NameW86.01
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