Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside Dinnington Colliery
Reference
B118.01
Place
BRUNSWICK VILLAGE
Map ref
NZ 232725
Original Location
Outside St. Cuthbert's Church, Darrell Street.
Present Location
Dinnington Colliery is now known as Brunswick Village.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 12th March 1921 by Mr. R.S. Barrett, agent to the Seaton Burn Coal Co.; dedicated by Rev. J.E. Harland.
Memorial Description
Cross of Celtic type 14½ feet (4m) high on double stepped base 162cm x 147cm. The monument stands in a fenced area. The words "To the glorious dead" are on the stem of the cross. The names are listed in two columns on the front of the monument, whilst those from 1939-45 are listed on the side.
Materials used
Granite
Inscription
a. To / the / Glorious / Dead Erected by public subscription / in memory of the brave men of this District / who gave their lives in the European War / 1914-1918
b. 1939-1945
b. 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee, President Mr. J. White.
Cost
£500
How money was raised
Public subscription. Seaton Burn Coal Co. gave £100.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
W.H. Endean of Cramlington
Notes
1. From the district, 300 men had served.
2. The War Memorial committee treasurer, Mr. T. Dixon, had lost a son on Armistice Day in France.
3. The memorial was placed "in close proximity to the Mason Council Schools"
2. The War Memorial committee treasurer, Mr. T. Dixon, had lost a son on Armistice Day in France.
3. The memorial was placed "in close proximity to the Mason Council Schools"
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell
Morpeth Herald 11/03/1921 and 18/03/1921 report the unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 10/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 11/03/1921 carries photo of memorial; 14/03/1921 carries photos of unveiling.
Northern Echo 14/03/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 12/03/1921 reports unveiling; 19/03/1921 carries photos.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/03/1922 reports service held on first anniversary of unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 11/03/1921 and 18/03/1921 report the unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 10/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 11/03/1921 carries photo of memorial; 14/03/1921 carries photos of unveiling.
Northern Echo 14/03/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 12/03/1921 reports unveiling; 19/03/1921 carries photos.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/03/1922 reports service held on first anniversary of unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; J. Brown; the late Mrs. L. Bailey (Gosforth Local History Society); Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside Dinnington Colliery (B118.01)
BRUNSWICK VILLAGE
To
the
Glorious
Dead
Captain V.H. Thornton, N.F.
2nd Lieut. J.P. Fryer
Sgt. T.B. Bradley M.M. T.S. Gunr. N. Lusher R.G.A.
“ J. Callaghan T.I. “ A.N. Robinson R.G.A.
“ R. Dickinson S.L.I. Pte. J. Allan N.F.
“ J. Elliott E.Y. “ A. Blacklock N.F.
“ S. Gleaves N.F. “ W. Bowman N.F.
“ W. Jacques M.M. T.S. “ C.W. Bradley R.A.M.
“ C.B. Long D.L.I. “ H. Burn R.E.
“ T. Scott T.S. “ W. Cormack N.F.
Cpl. H. Bakewell M.M. N.F. “ R. Crozier N.F.
“ T. Casey N.F. “ W.D. Gardner N.F.
“ J.W. Davidson T.S. “ J. Gowans N.F.
“ G.C. Dixon R.S. “ P. McGuckin K.O.Y.L.I.
“ J. Scott D.L.I. “ W. Hay N.F.
“ D. Simm N.F. “ J.L. Heron T.S.
“ W.C. Wood L.N.L. “ R.W. Horner N.F.
L/Cpl. J. Shields N.F. “ A. Johnson T.S.
“ J. Straughan N.F. “ H. Lord T.S.
“ M.L. Watson N.F. “ A.C. Lord T.S.
L.S. R.W. Straughan R.N.D. “ T.O. Moses S.F.H.
A.S. R. Smart R.N.D. “ J.T. Redfern R.A.M.C.
A.B. J. Wight R.N.D. “ A. Schofield N.F.
“ J. Gibson R.N.D. “ S. Smith N.F.
“ M. McGregor R.N.D. “ E.S. Smith N.F.
2nd.Stk. E. Harris R.N. “ W.H. Wiles D.L.I.
Sapr. J.E. Laverick R.E. “ E. Wood N.F.
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On pedestal:
Erected by public subscription
in memory of the brave men of this District
who gave their lives in the European War
1914-1918
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On side:
1939-1945
Ldg.Smn. G.N. Bartle R.N.
L/Cpl. W. Hall 6th Grn.Hwds.
A.C. J. Tully R.A.F.V.R.
NamesB118.01
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