Memorial Details
Memorial
High Grange Mission 1914-18
Reference
H133.02
Place
HUNWICK
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
High Grange War Memorial Mission
Present Location
Closed.
The plaque is now in St. Paul’s Church.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Hall opened and plaque unveiled 21st August 1920 by Mr. W.H. Hustler-Hustler; dedicated
by Rev. Canon W.F. Cosgrove; Vicar of Holy Trinity, Darlington.
Memorial Description
Mission Hall.
The mission hall building was an Army Hut which had been used in a prisoner of war camp at Stanhope during the war. “The interior has been beautifully decorated and fitted up for religious purposes, and the whole of the work was voluntarily done by parishioners.” (Northern Echo )
“The interior is tastefully decorated with wood panelling half way up the wall the rest being colour-washed. The east end of the church is coloured a pale cream with red dossal hangings and later fittings to match. Part of the altar fittings were transferred from the local Council Schools, where services had previously been held.” (Auckland Chronicle ).
Plaque 457mm (18 inches) high x 609mm (24 inches) wide with chamfered edge carries the dedication inside a slightly sunken centre panel. At centre top is a cross, with the dates “1914” and “1918” on each side. Names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in blue Roman capitals.
The mission hall building was an Army Hut which had been used in a prisoner of war camp at Stanhope during the war. “The interior has been beautifully decorated and fitted up for religious purposes, and the whole of the work was voluntarily done by parishioners.” (Northern Echo )
“The interior is tastefully decorated with wood panelling half way up the wall the rest being colour-washed. The east end of the church is coloured a pale cream with red dossal hangings and later fittings to match. Part of the altar fittings were transferred from the local Council Schools, where services had previously been held.” (Auckland Chronicle ).
Plaque 457mm (18 inches) high x 609mm (24 inches) wide with chamfered edge carries the dedication inside a slightly sunken centre panel. At centre top is a cross, with the dates “1914” and “1918” on each side. Names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in blue Roman capitals.
Materials used
Former Army Hut.
Plaque of brass on oak pattress
Plaque of brass on oak pattress
Inscription
High Grange War Memorial Mission
This building was erected to the glory of God / and in loving memory of / Names / who laid down their lives for King and Country in the Great War.
Greater love hath no man than this.
This building was erected to the glory of God / and in loving memory of / Names / who laid down their lives for King and Country in the Great War.
Greater love hath no man than this.
Names
Who commissioned
Probably the Parish Authorities when planning the Mission Hall.
How money was raised
Public subscription. The hut was re-erected by voluntary labour under the direction of Coun.W.J. Pescod.
Present condition
Reasonable – the metal is very dull, but that may have been intentional.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Herbert Wauthier;Artist: F.Osborne & Co. Ltd., London.
Notes
1. The Mission Hall accommodated services previously held in the School hall at High Grange – which is a short distance from Hunwick.
2. The original High Grange Mission Hall, having been opened as a War Memorial in 1920, was closed and sold in 1943, at which time the plaque was transferred to the Church. (The history of the Church refers to a stone tablet being transferred from the Mission Hall, but there is no indication that the existing metal plaque is anything but the original)
3. Mr. W. Hustler-Hustler of Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough was presented with the silver key which bore the legend:
“High Grange War Memorial Mission. Presented to W. Hustler-Hustler, Esq., 21st August 1920”.
2. The original High Grange Mission Hall, having been opened as a War Memorial in 1920, was closed and sold in 1943, at which time the plaque was transferred to the Church. (The history of the Church refers to a stone tablet being transferred from the Mission Hall, but there is no indication that the existing metal plaque is anything but the original)
3. Mr. W. Hustler-Hustler of Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough was presented with the silver key which bore the legend:
“High Grange War Memorial Mission. Presented to W. Hustler-Hustler, Esq., 21st August 1920”.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon
Northern Echo 23/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 26/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 28/08/1920 reports opening.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
The Parish Church of St Paul, Hunwick A Short History by Richard Ashby.
Northern Echo 23/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 26/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 28/08/1920 reports opening.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
The Parish Church of St Paul, Hunwick A Short History by Richard Ashby.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Mr Pentecost, Churchwarden; John and Mavis Dixon; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
Research In Progress
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High Grange Mission 1914-18 (H133.02)
HUNWICK Mission Hall
1914 + 1918
High Grange War Memorial Mission
This building was erected to the glory of God
and in loving memory of
George Davison Joseph Wallace Hardy
Llewellyn English Matthew English
James Cherry Emanuel Hird
John Edward Knight James Copeland Elliott
who laid down their lives for King and Country in the Great War.
Greater love hath no man than this.
NamesH133.02
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