Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 Allendale Cottages Wesleyan Methodist

Medomsley

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 Allendale Cottages Wesleyan Methodist (M36.05)

NEWMP Ref No.: M36.05

Parish: Medomsley

Original Location:

Allendale Cottages Wesleyan Methodist Church (demolished)

Present Location:

In private hands

Materials Used:

Brass

Inscription:

For God, King and Country.
This tablet was erected by the members of the
Allendale Cottages Wesleyan Church
in affectionate remembrance of
(names)
who paid the supreme sacrifice in
the Great War 1914-1919.
“In life eager, in service faithful, in death triumphant.”

Memorial Description:

Plaque 24 inches high x 34 inches wide (61cms x 86cms).

There is a wide border of stylised oak leaves.

The names are listed in three columns in sans serif capitals.

The words “For God, King and Country” at the top and the quotation at the bottom are in Gothic, the quotation being in red lettering.

Names:

18 full names
See transcript

Notes:

1. The Centenary was celebrated in September 1974.

2. The last service was held on Sunday 23rd May 1976, conducted by Rev. John G. Mitchell. The building was later demolished.

3. In a photo showing a hymn singing night with Frank Wappatt on 13th April 1976, the memorial plaque can be made out, with the eye of faith, on the front of the choir stall on the right.

Sources:

Photos: Dorothy Hall

Source of quotation:
“In life eager . . .” not known.