Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Cricket Club
Reference
B154.06
Place
BURNMOOR
Map ref
NZ 313517
Original Location
Burnmoor Institute Club. On the right hand side of the entrance. One report states that it was unveiled in the tea room.
Present Location
Burnmoor Cricket Club in the Entrance foyer.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled Saturday 9th June 1923 by Capt. J.N.O. Rogers, president of the Club, dedicated by Rev. A.J. Gadd.
Memorial Description
Plaque of brass 18 inches wide x 15 inches high (457mm x 381mm) on an oak pattress 22 inches wide x 25 inches high (558mm x 635mm).
Above the plaque is a separate brass banner bearing the name of the club and at the centre of which is a cartouche bearing crossed Union flags.
The main plaque has an abstract border of leaves. The top two corners have been rounded off and finished with a fan-shaped design. The two bottom corners have a design resembling a Maltese cross.
The names are listed in two columns, lettering is in Times Roman capitals.
Above the plaque is a separate brass banner bearing the name of the club and at the centre of which is a cartouche bearing crossed Union flags.
The main plaque has an abstract border of leaves. The top two corners have been rounded off and finished with a fan-shaped design. The two bottom corners have a design resembling a Maltese cross.
The names are listed in two columns, lettering is in Times Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass on oak
Inscription
The Burnmoor Cricket Club
To the imperishable memory of those / connected with this club who fell while serving / their King and Country in the Great War 1914-1919.
To the imperishable memory of those / connected with this club who fell while serving / their King and Country in the Great War 1914-1919.
Names
Who commissioned
Club
Notes
1. The cricket pavilion has been rebuilt. The original was a church school:
"Across the cricket field adjoining the church stands the old church schools, now used as an institute controlled by the Burnmoor Cricket Club; this building was erected in 1877 at the sole cost of the second Earl of Durham and ceased as a school on the 30th September 1929." (Thomas Westgarth)
2. James Pasby- When originally trying to locate this memorial, circa 1984, I met a member then aged 90 plus who knew two people on the Memorial and the original location of the Memorial. The Banner brass heading was in the Bar, which was always part of the original Memorial. It was found in a garage in 2014 where it had been kept for safe keeping.
3. The Memorial was mounted on a new oak pattress and re-dedicated on the 20th December 2014 by Rev Tilly Wilkinson vicar of St. Barnabas church. The service was at 11 am.
"Across the cricket field adjoining the church stands the old church schools, now used as an institute controlled by the Burnmoor Cricket Club; this building was erected in 1877 at the sole cost of the second Earl of Durham and ceased as a school on the 30th September 1929." (Thomas Westgarth)
2. James Pasby- When originally trying to locate this memorial, circa 1984, I met a member then aged 90 plus who knew two people on the Memorial and the original location of the Memorial. The Banner brass heading was in the Bar, which was always part of the original Memorial. It was found in a garage in 2014 where it had been kept for safe keeping.
3. The Memorial was mounted on a new oak pattress and re-dedicated on the 20th December 2014 by Rev Tilly Wilkinson vicar of St. Barnabas church. The service was at 11 am.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: David Sloan; James Pasby
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 15/06/1923 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 15/06/1923 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 14/06/1923 reports unveiling.
'The Story of The Parish Church of Burnmoor County Durham Thomas Westgarth, 1968 edition
Newcastle Daily Chronicle and North Mail 11/6/1923 reports dedication.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 15/06/1923 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 15/06/1923 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 14/06/1923 reports unveiling.
'The Story of The Parish Church of Burnmoor County Durham Thomas Westgarth, 1968 edition
Newcastle Daily Chronicle and North Mail 11/6/1923 reports dedication.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Brian Chater; Ian Linsley; Alan Vickers; David Sloan; James Pasby
Research In Progress
Paul Robson researches all things Burnmoor Contact pr.burnmoor@hotmail.com
David Sloan is researching the names on this memorial. Contact: david.sloan@btinternet.com
David Sloan is researching the names on this memorial. Contact: david.sloan@btinternet.com
Plaque 1914-18 Cricket Club (B154.06)
On Upper plaque
The Burnmoor Cricket Club
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On main plaque.
To the imperishable memory of those
connected with this club who fell while serving
their King and Country in the Great War 1914-1919.
H.W. Cook Wm. Meek
Thos. Dixon I. Reay
Wm. Smith Jas. Strafford
H.S. Watson F. Blunt
J. Duke
NamesB154.06
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