Memorial

Table Blakeborough 1941 St. Matthew and St. Luke

Darlington

Memorial Name: Table Blakeborough 1941 St. Matthew and St. Luke (D40.066)

NEWMP Ref No.: D40.066

Parish: Darlington

Present Location:

Church of St. Matthew and St. Luke, Brinkburn Road.

In the nave.

Which War:

1939-45

Inscription:

To the greater glory of God
and in memory of
Merriman Blakeborough, E.R.A.
H.M.S. Barham
1941

Memorial Description:

Table.

A brass plaque carries the dedication.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. St. Matthew’s church was built 1911 and burnt down in 1921. It was rebuilt in 1936. The parish amalgamated with that of St. Luke in 1978. St. Luke’s closed November 1st 1979.

2. See his Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Photos: Diane Evans

 

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

British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45 Patrick Stephens; 1977; ISBN 0 85059 267 4

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Dorothy Hall
Diane Evans

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