Memorial

Bust Robson V.C. 1915 The Word

South Shields

Memorial Name: Bust Robson V.C. 1915 The Library (S86.141)

NEWMP Ref No.: S86.141

Parish: South Shields

Original Location:

South Tyneside Library, Prince George Square, South Shields, NZ 36549 67201.

Present Location:

The Word, Market Place, South Shields NE33 1JF. NZ 36020 67091

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

c2006

Materials Used:

Terra cotta head; wood and Perspex cabinet.

Who Commissioned:

Privately done by sculptor.

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Mel Douglas, a local man.

Ownership and Maintenance: Donated to South Tyneside Central Library now The Word.

Memorial Description:

Sculpted model of the head and shoulders of Henry Howey Robson, V.C. wearing the Glengarry hat.

This is kept in a home-made display cabinet 24 ins x 15 ins x 12 ins (608mm x 378mm x 304mm) which also contains some explanatory notes about the regiment and the Victoria Cross.

Names:

(Henry Howey Robson, V.C.)

Notes:

1. See his Every Name A Story entry.

2. The bust was “Sculpted by Mel Douglas in honour and respect for a brave man”. It is approximately half full size.

 

External Links:

Henry Howey Robson, V.C.

.

Sources:

Photos: James Pasby: James Hoy Archive: Janis Blower

London Gazette
18/02/1915 carries the citation

Shields Gazette
04/12/2014 reports paving stone VC service.
12/12/2014 gives some details about his life.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

James Pasby;
James Hoy Archive;
Shields Gazette;
Janis Blower

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