Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Presbyterian

Erskine Presbyterian Church, Nursery Lane. (Closed)

Later United Reformed Church

Building sold 2018.

St. Mary’s Parish Church

1914-18

Brass in oak frame.

Edward Thew, Newcastle upon Tyne.

To the glory of God and
sacred to the memory of
the men of this Church who gave their lives for
their country in the Great War 1914-1918

“Faithful unto death”

Plaque, set in a wide wood frame, 24 inches high x 36 inches wide (606mm x 914mm).

There is a wide border of cord design, culminating in a knot in each corner.

At centre top are crossed flags, coloured red and blue, with the words “For King & Country” between.

The names are listed in three columns.

The first line of the dedication and the quotation at the bottom are in Gothic script, other lettering is in elongated Roman capitals.

1. The building was sold because it would cost too much to repair.

2. It is hoped to be able to store the memorial locally. Update required.

Photos: Belford L.H.S.

Erskine Presbyterian Church Minutes
Ref BUR/P/8/3

Source of quotation:
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10.

Belford L.H.S.;
Mr. Southern;
Tony Harding;
Valerie Glass

These names are being researched by a team led by Valerie Glass

Contact: rowan2010@hotmail.co.uk