Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 Primitive Methodist Wenlock Road
Reference
S86.044
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Wenlock Road Methodist Church (demolished). In the forecourt.
Present Location
Unknown - Missing
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled January 1924 by Cllr. C.A. Henderson, J.P.
Memorial Description
Cross, short and stumpy, with the “IHS” monogram carved to stand proud at the crossing. This sits on top of a tall pedestal which bears the names in a single column. This in turn sits on a pedestal resting on a step. The dedication is on the pedestal. All lettering is incised and blackened using sans serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
To the glory of God / and in memory of those / who served and died / 1914-1918
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. William Cliff, Sculptor, Tyne Dock
Notes
1. The memorial does not identify those who served and those who died.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Old photo: Averil Kirton
South Shields Gazette 07/01/1924 reports unveiling.
South Shields Gazette 07/01/1924 reports unveiling.
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Averil Kirton; Michael Mulhern
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Cross 1914-18 Primitive Methodist Wenlock Road (S86.044)
SOUTH SHIELDS Wenlock Road Methodist Church
On pedestal
J. Atkinson
A. Campbell
M. Dalton
G.W. Frame
W. Finnerty
D. Goss
R. Hannay
J.R. Hellam
T.F. Magee
J. Middleton
A.R. Smith
G. Smith
T. Wilkinson
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On base
To the glory of God
and in memory of those
who served and died
1914-1918
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The South Shields Gazette gives the full names as follows:
John Atkinson
Arthur Campbell
Matthew Dalton
George W. Frame
William Finnerty
Daniel Goss
Robert Hannay
John Robert Hellam
Thomas F. Magee
James Middleton
Alfred R. Smith
George Smith
Thomas Wilkinson
NamesS86.044
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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