Memorial Details
Memorial
Torah Scroll attachment 1914-18 Synagogue
Reference
S86.050
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 365673
Original Location
Hebrew Synagogue, Ogle Terrace (closed)
Present Location
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery c 2003 NZ 365673 Ref: 2004.236
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Torah scroll attachment, in the shape of a shield, 7 inches high x 4½ inches wide (176 mm x 116 mm). It was attached to the scroll by a small chain. It carries the Birmingham hallmark for 1918. Lettering is incised using a variety of font styles
Materials used
Silver
Inscription
South Shields
Hebrew Congregation
by
Mrs. S. Young
in memory of
her Dear Parents
--- also ---
Her nephews Reuben
and
Laurence Kossick
Killed in action.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Mrs. S. Young
Notes
1. The brothers are remembered on S86.18
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Peter Hoy
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; James Pasby; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Torah Scroll attachment 1914-18 Synagogue (S86.050)
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