Plaque 1914-18 School

Hartburn School House (Closed)

In the church resting against a wall.

1914-18

Wood

In
grateful memory of
boys of Hartburn School
who gave their lives
in the Great War
1914-1919
(Names)

Plaque, 36 inches high x 28 inches wide (91cms x 70.5cms).

The top is slightly wider and deeper and is a decorated with carved roses.

Lettering is carved and gilded using sans serif capitals.

1. The plaque was kept in the house of Ernie Coe, former Mayor Castle Morpeth, who lives at Hartburn.

2. Mr. Coe speculates that the plaque might have been made by people at Angerton. One of the names on the memorial is Mather. The Mathers of Angerton were joiners.

Photos: Janet Brown; Bob Preston

Philip Thirkell;
Ernie Coe, Hartburn;
Bob Preston

If you are researching this memorial please contact 2014@newmp.org.uk