Memorial

Lectern Spark 1942 Seamen’s Mission

South Shields

Memorial Name: Lectern Spark 1942 Seamen's Mission (S86.038)

NEWMP Ref No.: S86.038

Parish: South Shields

Original Location:

Corporation Street, Mill Dam. 53 Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1EF

Which War:

1939-45

Materials Used:

Oak with brass plaque

Inscription:

In loving memory of
John Armstrong Spark
aged 19 who gave his life
in the service of his country
H.M.S. Bramble 31st December 1942

Memorial Description:

Lectern featuring a wood angel on octagonal pedestal.

The dedication is carried on a brass plate on one of the faces at the foot, lettering incised using sans serif lettering throughout.

Names:

See above

Notes:

See his Every Name a Story entry

External Links:

YOU TUBE Video of HMS Bramble crew

Sources:

Photos: Janet Brown

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

British Vessels Lost of Sea 1939-1945 first published 1945 by H.M.S.O.; republished by Patrick Stephens ISBN 0 85059 267 4

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Janet Brown;
Dorothy Hall;
Dave Griffiths;
HMS Bramble Web site;
James Pasby

Research In Progress:

The names on this memorial are being researched by James Pasby

Contact: jampas@btopenworld.com

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