Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Clayport Presbyterian
Reference
A11.27
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU184135
Original Location
Clayport Presbyterian Church, this was at the west side of the opening to the organ chamber. (Closed)
Present Location
St.James United Reformed Church.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled February 1920 by Councillor J. Frater, one of the oldest members of the Church.
Memorial Description
Plaque 48 inches high x 24 inches wide (1210 mm x 608 mm). There is a single line border, inside which sprays of leaves go up each side, tied with ribbon at the bottom. The names of the fallen are listed in a single column, and underneath are the names of those who served, listed in two columns. The lettering is in Roman capitals with fancy capitals for the dedication all in black with red initials.
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
Clayport Presbyterian Church, Alnwick
in gratefulness to Almighty God for victory granted
and to commemorate those belonging to the Congregation
who served in the Great War 1914-19.
Names of fallen
Pro Deo Patria et Rege
Faithful unto death their deeds live on.
Names of those who returned from the war
and find their fitting place in this memorial.
"Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the
Power and the Glory and the Victory".
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee.
Notes
1. Four people sharing the name "Darling" have been identified by the addition of the name of the street where they lived.
2. “Pro deo, patria et rege” translates as “For God, Country and King”.
3. Rev. W.L. Fordyce, M.A. from Etal, took up the Ministry in 1916. He wished to serve in France with the Y.M.C.A. but was refused permission by the Session, so he took care of troops stationed in the district and those families whose family members had been killed.
4. Among those who served in 1939-45 was Mr. Richards, the organist.
5. Clayport Presbyterian Church was formed in 1753 and closed in 1955, when the congregation joined St. James Church.
6. St. James’s Church has been redesigned inside. All the memorials are now in a dedicated place at the top of the stairs, funded by War Memorials Trust.
2. “Pro deo, patria et rege” translates as “For God, Country and King”.
3. Rev. W.L. Fordyce, M.A. from Etal, took up the Ministry in 1916. He wished to serve in France with the Y.M.C.A. but was refused permission by the Session, so he took care of troops stationed in the district and those families whose family members had been killed.
4. Among those who served in 1939-45 was Mr. Richards, the organist.
5. Clayport Presbyterian Church was formed in 1753 and closed in 1955, when the congregation joined St. James Church.
6. St. James’s Church has been redesigned inside. All the memorials are now in a dedicated place at the top of the stairs, funded by War Memorials Trust.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Tony Harding; Janet Brown
Morpeth Herald 02/01/1920 reports on the unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick and County Gazette 03/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 29/12/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 03/01/1920 reports unveiling.
A History of St.James’ United Reformed Church, Alnwick, incorporating Lisburn Street and Clayport Street Presbyterian Churches. Jane Straker, M.B.E., 1988, ISBN X000 153362
Sources of quotations:
“Faithful unto death” : Revelation 2 v 10;
“Thine, O Lord,is the Greatness . . .” :1 Chronicles 29 v 11.
Morpeth Herald 02/01/1920 reports on the unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick and County Gazette 03/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 29/12/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 03/01/1920 reports unveiling.
A History of St.James’ United Reformed Church, Alnwick, incorporating Lisburn Street and Clayport Street Presbyterian Churches. Jane Straker, M.B.E., 1988, ISBN X000 153362
Sources of quotations:
“Faithful unto death” : Revelation 2 v 10;
“Thine, O Lord,is the Greatness . . .” :1 Chronicles 29 v 11.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Mrs. J. Purvis (St. James U.R. Church); Janet Brown; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by the Alnwick District WWI Centenary Commemoration Group. Contact: ww1alnwickproject@yahoo.co.uk
Plaque 1914-18 Clayport Presbyterian (A11.27)
This tablet is erected by
Clayport Presbyterian Church, Alnwick
in gratefulness to Almighty God for Victory granted
and to Commemorate those belonging to the Congregation
who served in the Great War 1914-19
Names of Fallen
Bates James MacLauchlan John
Beverley Charles Maule, Ernest
Fairgrieve, Alex. O. Michie, Gilbert A.
Fullarton, Arthur Michie, Henry G.
Hanton, Andrew Robertson, George C.
Mack, Robert Smith, Albert
Taylor, William
Pro Deo Patria et Rege
Faithful unto Death their Deeds live on
Names of those who returned from the war
and find their fitting place in this Memorial
Alder, William H. Gray, James
Alder, Thos. S. Gray, R. Douglas
Braidford, George Gunn, Robert
Braidford, Thomas Gunn, John Duncan
Braidford, James Gerner, George Hope
Braidford, William Hall, Robert W.
Chambers, Anthony C. Jobson, Robert
Darling, Robert (King St.) Kinghorn, John
Darling, George E. Leath, Chas.
Darling, Robt. (Duke St.) Mack, Archibald G.
Darling, George (Bondgate) McKenzie, Daniel
Darling, Thomas (Bondgate) Maule, Percy
Elliott, George Mattison, Thomas
Elliott, James W. Mattison, John R.
Fairgrieve, David Mattison, Henry
Fairgrieve, Norman M. Mitchell, George
Frater, James Michie, Archibald Johnston
Frater, John W. Robson, Thomas
Frater, Matthew Smiles, John
Frater, William R. Smith, Andrew
Frater, John Stevens, William
Frater, Robert Turnbull, John Bruce
Fullarton, J.W. Wallace, Fred
Grant, John C. Wright, William
"Thine, O Lord, is the Greatness and the
Power and the Glory and the Victory"
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