Memorial

Plaque R.R.F. Sgts. Mess 1914-18 Fenkle Street

Alnwick

Memorial Name: Plaque R.R.F. Sgts. Mess 1914-18 Fenkle Street (A11.50)

NEWMP Ref No.: A11.50

Parish: Alnwick

Original Location:

Regimental Headquarters, Northumberland Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Fenkle Street. (Closed).

At top of spiral stair.

Present Location:

Unknown

This building closed as the HQ for the Northumberland Fusiliers in 1999.

The new location of the memorial has not been ascertained.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 27th April 1924 by Lieut.Col. Pinkney, dedicated by the Vicar of Newcastle.

Materials Used:

Oak

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Mr. James T. Ogleby, an old member of the Mess.

Inscription:

In memory of members
of the Sergts’ Mess 1st 6th Northumberland Fus. who fell with the Batt.
(Names)
Also those Members of the 1st 2nd and 3rd Lines who fell with other units.

Memorial Description:

Plaque 36 inches high x 30 inches high (914 mm x 762 mm), with fluted pillars at each side, and a rounded centre top.

Part of the dedication is carried on the border at the top and the rest at the bottom.

On the main panel, at centre top is the badge of the Northumberland Fusiliers, coloured in half relief, with the dates “1914” and “1918” on either side.

The names are listed in three columns.

All lettering is in gilded Roman capitals throughout.

Names:

41 names and ranks.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. This was originally in the Sergeant’s Mess of the St. George’s Drill Hall in Newcastle.

2. There are two conflicting statements in the same newspaper: Underneath the photo, it states that the unveiling was performed by Commanding Officer, Lieut.Col. A.D.S. Rogers, T.D. In the newspaper article which accompanies it, the unveiling was done by Lieut.Col. Pinkney

Sources:

Photos: Janet Brown

Illustrated Chronicle
28/04/1924 reports unveiling with photo