Plaque 1914-18 School

In the school, until the school was closed in the 1960s and the building sold.

St. Mark’s Church at Ninebanks

Behind the font.

1914-18

Marble and alabaster

Roll of honour of old
scholars who served in
the Great War 1914-1918

Plaque of white marble 23 inches high x 14 inches wide (57.5cms x 35.5cms) in pink alabaster frame 28½ inches high x 19½ inches wide (72.5cms x 49.5cms).

The names are listed in a single column, with those who died identified by a cross to the left of the name.

All lettering is in sans serif capitals.

1. This memorial was placed in the Church after the school was sold. Then the church was closed. On enquiry as to why the plaque had not been placed in the chapel, the reply was “because it had been in the church”.

2. The memorial was rescued by Mr. and Mrs. Myers of Carrshield, who kept it in their garage.

3. Following restoration, the plaque was placed in St. Mark’s Church in September 2018 and was viewed by people attending the “All Quiet in West Allen” event in Ninebanks Village Hall.

4. The restoration was carried out by Heritage Consolidation funded by Whitfield with Ninebanks Parochial Council, Allendale Co-operative Society Ltd; The Gannet Co. Inc.; the Sir James Knott Trust and West Allen Parish Council.

Photos: Tony Harding; Dorothy Handcock; Roger Morris; Robert Preston

Hexham Courant
23/08/2018 reports proposed restoration.

The Journal
10/09/2018 reports restoration.

Dorothy Handcock;
Roger Morris;
Janet Brown;
Tony Harding;

If you are researching this memorial please contact 2014@newmp.org.uk