Memorial Details
Memorial
Crucifix 1914-18 St. George's Churchyard
Reference
C68.01
Place
CULLERCOATS
Map ref
NZ 364708
Original Location
Outside St. George's Parish Church, Grand Parade On A193 seafront.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled by Lord Armstrong on June 14th 1921. Dedicated by Vicar, Rev. H.J.B. Fry.
The new bronze plaque was unveiled as part of the 6.30 p.m. service of Evensong on Remembrance Day, Nov. 1989.
The new bronze plaque was unveiled as part of the 6.30 p.m. service of Evensong on Remembrance Day, Nov. 1989.
Memorial Description
Crucifix on a pedestal, about 20 feet high on base 147cm square.
A cast bronze plaque has recently been affixed to the front, replacing the weathered inscription. The names are listed in three columns, the lettering in raised Roman capitals throughout.
A cast bronze plaque has recently been affixed to the front, replacing the weathered inscription. The names are listed in three columns, the lettering in raised Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Heworth stone
Inscription
Here beneath the shadow of the Cross / behold the names of our brethren of / Cullercoats who gave their lives in the / Great War 1914-1918 /
Let future generations keep them / in continual remembrance / giving unto God the thanks and the glory.
Let future generations keep them / in continual remembrance / giving unto God the thanks and the glory.
Names
Cost
Bronze plate cost £3,000, which also covered costs of other cosmetic repairs to the memorial.
How money was raised
Bronze plate money raised by public subscription.
Present condition
Restored, after names were being eroded by wind and salt. Some 32 were indecipherable.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Original memorial designed by Knowles, Oliver and Leeson of Newcastle; made by Mr. Robert Beall of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Ownership and maintenance
"As a result of a request from Mr. W.M. Hope, Architect, the Town Improvement Committee have recommended the Tynemouth Corporation to take over the Cullercoats War Memorial" (Shields Daily News, Monday May 23rd, 1921).
Notes
1. Restoration Appeal launched May 1989 to have the names inscribed onto bronze plaques in serif lettering with a raised border and with the lettering on a textured background toned to a sepia finish.
2. The newspaper cutting reporting the 1989 rededication says it was originally unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland.
3. The bronze plaque bearing the names was stolen in April 2010 but has been replaced.
4. The Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 24/01/1920 states that the memorial would have seats on each side, total cost would be £500, any surplus to be devoted to the foundation of a school prize at the local Council Schools.
5. William Wakinshaw should read William Wakenshaw - family information November 2014
6. Following the theft of the bronze plaque, the memorial has been restored with the names in stone. The original has been defaced by wind erosion.
7. James Leadbitter Knott –see Every Name a Story
Henry Basil Knott see Every Name a Story
Thomas Garbutt Knott see Every Name a Story
2. The newspaper cutting reporting the 1989 rededication says it was originally unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland.
3. The bronze plaque bearing the names was stolen in April 2010 but has been replaced.
4. The Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 24/01/1920 states that the memorial would have seats on each side, total cost would be £500, any surplus to be devoted to the foundation of a school prize at the local Council Schools.
5. William Wakinshaw should read William Wakenshaw - family information November 2014
6. Following the theft of the bronze plaque, the memorial has been restored with the names in stone. The original has been defaced by wind erosion.
7. James Leadbitter Knott –see Every Name a Story
Henry Basil Knott see Every Name a Story
Thomas Garbutt Knott see Every Name a Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding; old photos: North Tyneside Local Studies
Shields Daily News 15/06/1921 reports the unveiling ceremony.
Illustrated Chronicle 06/06/1921 carries photo of memorial “to be unveiled”; 15/06/1921 carries photos of unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 24/01/1920 reports proposals; 18/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer 17/06/1921 reports unveiling.
North Tyneside Local Studies Restoration Appeal leaflet 1989
News Guardian 18/05/1989
North Tyneside Courier 24/05/1989
The Journal 19/04/2010 reports theft of plaque.
Shields Daily News 15/06/1921 reports the unveiling ceremony.
Illustrated Chronicle 06/06/1921 carries photo of memorial “to be unveiled”; 15/06/1921 carries photos of unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 24/01/1920 reports proposals; 18/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer 17/06/1921 reports unveiling.
North Tyneside Local Studies Restoration Appeal leaflet 1989
News Guardian 18/05/1989
North Tyneside Courier 24/05/1989
The Journal 19/04/2010 reports theft of plaque.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
R.C. Simpson; the late R.W. Gould; P. Thirkell; North Tyneside Local Studies Dept.; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; David Wakenshaw
Research In Progress
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Crucifix 1914-18 St. George's Churchyard (C68.01)
CULLERCOATS outside St. George's Church.
Here beneath the shadow of the Cross
behold the names of our brethren of
Cullercoats who gave their lives in the
Great War 1914-1918
Let future generations keep them
in continual remembrance
giving God the thanks and the glory.
Allen G.A. Lieut. Hall R.R. 1st Stoker Robson W.D. Pte.
Allen G.R. Pte. Harper J. Pte. Rowley J. Pte.
Armstrong G. Pte. Hulse H. Sergt. Sabourn J.W. Pte.
Ashton T.S. Pte. Hedley G. Capt. Scott A. Pte.
Bainbridge W. Pte. Jefferson R. Cpl. Scott A. Pte.
Barker T. Pte. Knott H.B. Capt. Scott R.F. Pte.
Bell F.R. Pte. Knott J.L. Major. Scott-Hopper R. Pte.
Bolland J. Pte. Lathlane W.J. Pte. Shuttleworth J. AB.
Box J.C. Sergt. Leeson I.A. Capt. Sidley G. Pte.
Brown J. Tpr. Lisle J.S. Pte. Smith G. R.N.R.
Brumwell T.L. Corpl. Marshall E. Pte. Smith S. Gnr.
Carr A. Pte. McEwan D. Pte. Smith S.A. AB.
Carr E.J. Sig. McIntyre G.D. Lieut. Smith T. Gnr.
Carr G.S. BR. McIntyre T. Capt. Spedding C. Pte.
Chambers A.O. Pte. McLean A.K. Lieut. Storey D.P. Pte.
Charlton A.V. Capt. Murton J.K. Sergt. Storey M.A. Pte.
Charlton J.M. Capt. Murton W.D. Pte. Taylor A. Pte.
Costelloe L. Pte. Oliver A.L. Cpl. Taylor C.L. Corpl.
Coull J. Lieut. Parker J.W. Pte. Taylor E.R. Pte.
Curry W.J.L. Pte. Patrickson G.A. Bos'n Taylor J. Cpl.
Cuthbertson J. Pte. Pearson R.S. Pte. Taylor J.W. MM.
Davison W. Pte. Potter C.A. Gnr. Thompson R. Sergt.
Diment L. Cpl. Proudfoot H. Pte. Turner J.T. AB.
Errington J.E. Capt. Reed T. Pilot Vyse T. Pte.
Essen R. Pte. Reed T. Stoker Wakinshaw W. Spr.
Fairbairn G.R. Pte. Richardson S.E. Pte. Wakeling T. Gnr.
Ferguson G. Pte. Robinson C. Pte. Wilson J. Pte.
Gibson J.W. Pte. Wilson J. AB.
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This list was submitted by R.C. Simpson before the plaque was renewed
Ashton T.S. Chambers A.G. Lathlane W.
Armitage G. Harper J. McLean A.E.
Bell F.R. Hurst H. Minto D.W.
Barker T. Jeffries R. Oliver A.
Boland J. Knott J.L. Patrington G.A.
Bamoub W. Leeson J. Pearson R.S.
Bramwell T. Lisle J.S. Patten C.
Carr A. Marshall E. Robinson C.
Carr E.J. McEwan D. Sabourn J.W.
Carr G.S.B.R. McIntyre I.
Scott A.
Scott A.
Scott R.F. Allen G.A.
Scott-Harper R. Allen G.R.
Shuttleworth J.A.B. Spo..de G.
Smith G.R.W.R. Bro....n T.S.
Smith S. Wise T.W.
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