Plaque 1914-18 Boys School

Newbrough Boys’ School.

Unknown

1914-18

Unveiled August 1920 by Lt. J. Pringle, 14th N.F., an Old Boy,
now Science Master at Elresford Grammar School near Winchester.

Oak with brass

School

To the memory of the brave sons of Empire, formerly members of this School, this tablet is erected by past and present scholars.
“They have fought the good fight, dying in the cause of humanity that honour might live”

Plaque.

At centre is a panel containing a popular painting called “Remembrance” with a female figure representing grief.

It is a reproduction of a popular picture by the Fine Arts Publishing Co. Ltd.

The names are inscribed on brass plates.

1. The memorial was unveiled in the Town Hall, with the intention of placing it in the School.

2. A copy of this picture can be seen in Boulmer War Memorial Institute and Felton Church. There is also one in Bedale Church in Wensleydale

Alnwick & County Gazette
04/09/1920 gives information in Notes 1 and 2 above.

Hexham Courant
07/02/1920 contains appeal for names;
04/09/1920 reports unveiling.

Hexham Weekly News
03/09/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Journal
30/08/1920 reports unveiling in the Town Hall

Source of quotation
“They have fought the good fight” 2 Timothy 4 v 7.
The rest is a blend from other sources

Janet Brown;
Michael Newrick;
Dorothy Hall