Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist

Great Whittington

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist (G15.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: G15.01

Parish: Great Whittington

Original Location:

In Wesleyan Chapel (Closed)

Present Location:

Unknown

The chapel is now a private house.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled January 24th 1920 by Lt. Col. J.R. Robb.

Materials Used:

Fumed oak

Who Commissioned:

Great Whittington Wesleyan Chapel.

Inscription:

Pro Deo.

In memory
of the men who
gave their lives
for their King and
Country in the
Great War 1914-1919.

Memorial Description:

Plaque, approx. 48 inches high x 24 inches wide (122cms x 61cms), with arched top and two narrow side panels.

In the arched top is a laurel wreath carved in half relief, with the words “Pro Deo” incised above it.

On the main centre panel, the dedication is set above the names.

The names are incised individually on their own carved scrolls.

All lettering is carved in Roman capitals and gilded.

Names:

5 names, ranks and regiments.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. The memorial was rescued from the house when it was being converted, and it was almost thrown out. In 1993 it was in the possession of Mrs. Mary Wood in the village.

2. It is hoped to have the memorial erected in the Village Hall or, failing that, in some local church.

Sources:

Photos: J. Brown

Hexham Courant
07/02/1920 gives details of the unveiling ceremony.

Newcastle Daily Journal
30/01/1920 reports unveiling.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Colin N. Dallison;
Michael Newrick;
Mrs. Mary Wood, Great Whittington;
Janet Brown

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Names Documents:

GREAT WHITTINGTON, Wesleyan Chapel.

 

  Pro Deo.

 

  In memory

  of the men who

  gave their lives

  for their King and

  Country in the

  Great War 1914-1919

 

  Sert. T. Scott,  M.M.  aged 24.

  Pte.  F. Charlton,     aged 20.

  Pte. J.L. Longstaff,   aged 19.

  Pte. J. Robson,        aged 35.

  Pte. J. Wilkinson,     aged 35.

NamesG15.01

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