Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Iley 1918 St. Paul
Reference
A11.19
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU186130
Original Location
St. Paul's Church, Green Batt/Percy Street (now Roman Catholic). On south wall of south aisle.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled Wednesday 12th May 1920 by Rev. L. Gethen. The address was given by Rev. J.W. Swift, Vicar of St. George’s, Gateshead.
Memorial Description
Plaque, 24 inches high x 18 inches wide (608 mm x 457 mm) on pattress which is 6 inches (154 mm) wider all round. There is a single line border, with a quarter of a flower in each corner. The lettering is incised and painted black, using a mix of fonts.
Materials used
White and black marble.
Inscription
and in grateful memory of
Christopher Cecil Iley,
Army Divisional Cyclist Corps,
who fell near Ypres, Sept. 29.1918.
Seven years organist of this church.
Erected by the members
of the choir, and friends.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Members of choir and friends
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Thomas Watson and Sons, Alnwick.
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown
Morpeth Herald 14/05/1920 reports unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick and County Gazette 15/05/1920 reports unveiling by J.R. Whyte (Choirman) and dedication by Rev. J.W. Swift.
Newcastle Daily Journal 11/05/1920 reports proposed unveiling by Rev. Swift, Vicar of St. George's, Gateshead.
Illustrated Chronicle 12/05/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 20/10/1919 reports proposed unveiling; 14/05/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 15/05/1920 reports unveiling.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1 No. 665, 5/5/20, (NRO 1875)
Morpeth Herald 14/05/1920 reports unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick and County Gazette 15/05/1920 reports unveiling by J.R. Whyte (Choirman) and dedication by Rev. J.W. Swift.
Newcastle Daily Journal 11/05/1920 reports proposed unveiling by Rev. Swift, Vicar of St. George's, Gateshead.
Illustrated Chronicle 12/05/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 20/10/1919 reports proposed unveiling; 14/05/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 15/05/1920 reports unveiling.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1 No. 665, 5/5/20, (NRO 1875)
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Sally Bird; Janet Brown; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by the Alnwick District WWI Centenary Commemoration Group. Contact: ww1alnwickproject@yahoo.co.uk
Plaque Iley 1918 St. Paul (A11.19)
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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