Plaque Fallen 1915 St. John and St. Mary

In St. John and St. Mary’s Church (Closed)

Moved to Primary School 2014

1914-18

Brass

In memory of our brethren
in Christ
Alexander Thompson
Laurence Shortridge
&
Thomas Stephenson Dobson
who died for their country 1915
R.I.P.

Plaque 4½ inches high x 5½ inches wide (11cms x 14cms), very plain, set on a plain wood pattress.

Lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.

1. This church combined with St. Mary (demolished in 1967).

2. When the church closed, this was moved first to Blackhall St Andrew’s then to Hesleden Community Centre. When the Community Centre closed, the plaque was taken into the Primary School.

3. See Lawrence Shortridge’s Every Name a Story entry

Photo: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall

The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101

C. Sanders;
Dorothy Hall;
Barry Bates

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