Memorial

Plaque Robson Bros. 1900, 1915 All Saints

Stranton

Memorial Name: Plaque Robson Bros. 1900, 1915 All Saints (S139.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: S139.01

Parish: Stranton

Original Location:

All Saints’ Church, Church Row.

Which War:

a. South Africa 1899-1902
b. 1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled February 1916.

Materials Used:

White and brown marble.

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Messrs. Francis Jones & Sons.

Inscription:

In
loving memory of
Sergt. J.E. Robson
55th Co. N’th’land Imp. Yeo’y,
died of wounds received at
Elandsfontein, S. Africa,
Oct. 1st 1900, aged 23 years.
Also L’ce C’pl R.H. Robson
8th Dur’m L’t Inf’y,
died of wounds received near
Ypres, Belgium,
May 4th 1915, aged 26 years,
Sons of A. & E.M. Robson,
Catcote.

Memorial Description:

Plaque of white marble 24 inches high x 30 inches wide (602mm x 762mm) on a background of royal rogue marble, 6 inches (152mm) wider.

At centre top is a dome echoed on the plaque and the pattress.

The lettering is in Roman capitals.

Names:

See above.

Notes:

1. L/Cpl. Robson was assistant master at Middleton Council School and a member of Hartlepool Rovers’ Football Club, “being recognised by all as being a thoroughly good sportsman”.

External Links:

The CWGC entry for Lance Corporal R.H. Robson

Sources:

Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail
21/01/1916 carries details of the unveiling.