Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Alderman Wood School
Reference
T63.04
Place
TANFIELD LEA
Original Location
Alderman Wood School
Present Location
Tanfield School
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 9th December 1922 by Mr. T.F. Brass of Sacriston, Chairman of the Durham Education Committee; dedicated by Canon Archdale, Vicar of Tanfield.
Memorial Description
Plaque. There is a single line border. Lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
In memory of / the old boys who died for their country / in the Great War 1914-1918.
Names
Who commissioned
Old boys of the school
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. W. Ayton and Sons, Blackhill.
Notes
1. The school opened in 1912.
2. The school has had several names. See link below.
2. The school has had several names. See link below.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Elizabeth Hawkins
Illustrated Chronicle 11/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 07/12/1922 reports proposed unveiling; 11/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Consett & Stanley Guardian 15/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Stanley and Chester le Street News 14/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 11/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 07/12/1922 reports proposed unveiling; 11/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Consett & Stanley Guardian 15/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Stanley and Chester le Street News 14/12/1922 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
John Milburn; Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Elizabeth Hawkins
Research In Progress
These names are being researched by Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins TA Secretary
Contact: secretary@tanfield-association.org
Contact: secretary@tanfield-association.org
Plaque 1914-18 Alderman Wood School (T63.04)
In memory of
The old boys who died for their Country
in the Great War 1914 – 1918
George Thompson Carr R.A.F.
John William Daglish 22nd D.L.I.
Joseph Davison 1st Northumberland Fusiliers
Ingram Thomas Elsdon 2/5 West Yorks
Peter Gillespie Training Reserves
Calley Pattinson 12th Royal Scots
Harold Thomas Peadon 4th Welsh Regiment
William Edward Richardson 14th London Scottish
Frederick Seed R.N.V.R.
NamesT63.04
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