Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Park Terrace Presbyterian
Reference
B134.09
Place
BENSHAM
Map ref
NZ 255632
Original Location
Park Terrace Presbyterian Church Windmills Hill, NZ 251627
Present Location
The Church was demolished. Plaque was moved in 2014 to St. Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead, in the North East corner of the garden.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 17th November 1919 by Mrs. Cowley
Memorial Description
Plaque 39 inches x 48 inches (1 m x 1.21 m) high in classical style, weighing 2 tonnes.
At centre top is an urn with drapes that come down the sides. Inside the frame is a raised polished surface which bears the dedication.
The names are listed in three columns divided by vertical lines. The single name from 1939-45 is carried below the polished plaque. Lettering of the dedication is incised using Gothic, the names are in sans serif capitals.
At centre top is an urn with drapes that come down the sides. Inside the frame is a raised polished surface which bears the dedication.
The names are listed in three columns divided by vertical lines. The single name from 1939-45 is carried below the polished plaque. Lettering of the dedication is incised using Gothic, the names are in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Marble and granite.
Inscription
a. To the Glory of God and in memory of / (names) / who fell in the great and victorious struggle for / Religion, Homeland and Liberty / 1914-1919
“Until the day break and the shadows flee away”. b. 1939-1945
“Until the day break and the shadows flee away”. b. 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
Presbyterian Church
Present condition
Renovated and restored in an upright stance, and rededicated 10th May 2014.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed and made by Mr. D. Morrison, Gateshead.
Ownership and maintenance
Gateshead Council.
Notes
1. For many years this was in a Gateshead County Council depot. Due to a great deal of newspaper and TV interest, the memorial was identified. In 2007 an appeal was placed in the paper to see whether anybody recognised it. Peter Yorke, a former headmaster, identified it.
2. The church was demolished in 1964 to make way for St.Cuthbert’s Village, which in turn was cleared to make way for the Village Heights housing in Windmill Hill area.
3. The Memorial has been renovated and erected in its new position in the north east corner of the back garden of the Church, and rededicated 10th May 2014
4. There are plans to incorporate a Memorial Garden using the Memorial as a centre piece.
5. Soldiers from 103 (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Field Squadron Royal Engineers apprentices, St Mary's Heritage Group, and NEWMP provided assistance to re-erect this Memorial.
2. The church was demolished in 1964 to make way for St.Cuthbert’s Village, which in turn was cleared to make way for the Village Heights housing in Windmill Hill area.
3. The Memorial has been renovated and erected in its new position in the north east corner of the back garden of the Church, and rededicated 10th May 2014
4. There are plans to incorporate a Memorial Garden using the Memorial as a centre piece.
5. Soldiers from 103 (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Field Squadron Royal Engineers apprentices, St Mary's Heritage Group, and NEWMP provided assistance to re-erect this Memorial.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby; Janet Brown
Illustrated Chronicle 17/11/1919 reports proposed unveiling; 18/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Journal 15/01/2007 reports identification of names; 16/01/2007 reports solving the mystery of the location of the plaque; 02/02/2007 reports finding a new home for the plaque
Northern Echo 11/01/2007 reports finding of memorial plaque.
Source of quotation:
“Until the day break . . .” Song of Solomon 2 v 17, 4 v 6
Illustrated Chronicle 17/11/1919 reports proposed unveiling; 18/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Journal 15/01/2007 reports identification of names; 16/01/2007 reports solving the mystery of the location of the plaque; 02/02/2007 reports finding a new home for the plaque
Northern Echo 11/01/2007 reports finding of memorial plaque.
Source of quotation:
“Until the day break . . .” Song of Solomon 2 v 17, 4 v 6
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding; Anthea Lang; J. Brown
Research In Progress
If you are researching this memorial please contact 2014@newmp.org.uk
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Park Terrace Presbyterian (B134.09)
GATESHEAD Park Terrace Presbyterian Church (demolished)
To the Glory of God and in memory of
Column 1 Column 2
Pte. G.R. Boutland S.F.TS. Pte. R.B. Hall. Canadians
Cpl. R.W. Brown N.C.B. “ R. Hill R.G.A.
Pte. J. Brunton. D.L.I. “ R. Hayes R.H.
Cpl. T.S. Cowley D.L.I. “ R.J. Huie R.S.
Pte. G.J. Curry D.L.I. “ G. Iredale N.F.
“ T. Dixon D.L.I. “ W. Lawson N.F.
“ R. Dixon D.L.I. “ J.R. Marshall N.F.
“ T. Ditchburn K.O.Y.L.I. “ R. Moffitt K.L.
“ O. Fraser M.M. Y & L. “ J. Palmer N.F.
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Column 3
Pte. T. Smith N.F.
“ W. Taylor D.L.I.
“ W. Utterson K.R.R.
2ndLt. G. Watkins N.S.T.
Pte. T. White N.F.
“ W. Wilson N.F.
“ J.C. Williams D.L.I.
“ G. Wood R.E.
“ J. Moffatt F.G.R.
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who fell in the great and victorious struggle for
Religion, Homeland and Liberty
1914 - 1919
Sergeant Flight Engineer John A. Wilson R.A.F.V.R.
1939 – 1945
NamesB134.09
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