Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Presbyterian
Reference
A17.11
Place
ASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 270878
Original Location
Originally on west wall of nave.
Later called St. George's United Reformed Church, Station Road.
Now called Trinity Church. (Methodist amd United Reformed)
Later called St. George's United Reformed Church, Station Road.
Now called Trinity Church. (Methodist amd United Reformed)
Present Location
In the corridor following the alterations to the church into a Community centre.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled February 1921 by Rev. Mr. Campbell of Alnwick.
Memorial Description
Plaque. There is a border of a single red line which culminates in a square in each corner, in which is a symmetrical leaf design. The dedication and the quotation are in Roman capitals. The names are listed in three columns using sans serif capitals.
The plaque sits on a wood surround which incorporates a boxed ledge at the front in which are slots in which poppies are placed on Remembrance Sunday.
The plaque sits on a wood surround which incorporates a boxed ledge at the front in which are slots in which poppies are placed on Remembrance Sunday.
Materials used
Brass in wood frame.
Inscription
Erected by the Congregation / in sacred memory of those who / gave their lives in the Great War / 1914-1919
"Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away".
"Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away".
Names
Who commissioned
Church members
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Notes
1. With the closure of two other churches in Ashington, the three congregations united into St. George’s which was renamed Trinity Church.
2. The name of George Cleough is correctly copied from the plaque. However, he is confirmed as being the same George Clough as the individual plaque A17.16.
3. During the Great War, serving men from Scottish regiments (Royal Scots Fusiliers; Black Watch) attended services here.
4. “In 1940 it was decided to open the church hall as a forces’ canteen. Many members gave strong support to the canteen, which was a facility much appreciated by servicemen in the district. Church windows were blacked out to enable the evening services to continue. Railings in front of the church were removed for the war effort”
5. Miss Cullen, sister to Rev. Wm. Cullen, B.A., minister at St. George’s from 1935 to 1944, was Presbyterian missionary interned by the Japanese but returned safely.
2. The name of George Cleough is correctly copied from the plaque. However, he is confirmed as being the same George Clough as the individual plaque A17.16.
3. During the Great War, serving men from Scottish regiments (Royal Scots Fusiliers; Black Watch) attended services here.
4. “In 1940 it was decided to open the church hall as a forces’ canteen. Many members gave strong support to the canteen, which was a facility much appreciated by servicemen in the district. Church windows were blacked out to enable the evening services to continue. Railings in front of the church were removed for the war effort”
5. Miss Cullen, sister to Rev. Wm. Cullen, B.A., minister at St. George’s from 1935 to 1944, was Presbyterian missionary interned by the Japanese but returned safely.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Tony Harding
Morpeth Herald 11/02/1921 reports the unveiling.
Centenary Brochure 1899-1999 Trinity Church (Methodist/United Reformed) Ashington D. Wise.
Source of quotation
“Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away” Song of Solomon 2 v 17, 4 v 6
Morpeth Herald 11/02/1921 reports the unveiling.
Centenary Brochure 1899-1999 Trinity Church (Methodist/United Reformed) Ashington D. Wise.
Source of quotation
“Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away” Song of Solomon 2 v 17, 4 v 6
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
D.J. Wise; George and Janet Brown; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Alan Grint is researching the Names on this memorial.
Contact www.ashingtonmemorial.com
Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials Contact: margaretallison@hotmail.com
Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials Contact: margaretallison@hotmail.com
Plaque 1914-18 Presbyterian (A17.11)
Erected by the Congregation
in sacred memory of those who
gave their lives in the Great War
1914-1919
Henry Bolton P.W. Johnston Robert Reid
John Cadman Thomas Kennedy Thomas Robertson
George Cleough Sam. Lawson William Robertson
Henry Cowe R. McMillan James Scott
Thomas Collins J.R. Mitchell Samuel Smart
Edward Cossar Robert Murdie William Smith
Roy Duncan George Proudlock Matthew Taylor
Robert Hogg Joseph Redfearn Robert Turner
John Weatherstone
“Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away”.
NamesA17.11
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