Memorial Details
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Memorial
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 High Street
Reference
H139.01
Place
HOWDEN (LE WEAR)
Original Location
East side of High Street close to the junction with Bridge Street
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 11th November 1924 by Capt. R.A. Howe of Willington; dedicated by Rev. R.S. ?Spencer, vicar of Howden.
Memorial Description
Obelisk on square base and two shallow steps, the lowest one measuring 3 feet 2 inches x 2 feet 11 inches. Total height is 13 feet 3 inches. Three sides are plain. It is surrounded by five short stone columns joined by iron bars. The front of the obelisk is carved with sword, a rifle and a wreath in half relief.
The names from 1914-18 are carried in two columns on the front face of the pedestal, carrying onto the rise of the top step. The names from 1939-45 are listed in three columns on the risers of both top and bottom steps. The lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.
The names from 1914-18 are carried in two columns on the front face of the pedestal, carrying onto the rise of the top step. The names from 1939-45 are listed in three columns on the risers of both top and bottom steps. The lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Granite on freestone base.
Inscription
a. Lest we forget. /
To the honour and in sacred / memory of the brave men from / Howden-le-Wear and District / who fell in the Great War / 1914-1918
b. (On top step). 1939-1945
To the honour and in sacred / memory of the brave men from / Howden-le-Wear and District / who fell in the Great War / 1914-1918
b. (On top step). 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee: Chairman Mr. M. Palmer
Cost
£217
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. J.G. Brown of Wolsingham
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: C. Sanders; James Pasby; old postcards: T. Hutchinson; George Nairn; John Grainger
Auckland and County Chronicle 13/11/1924 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Lest We Forget” Recessional Rudyard Kipling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 13/11/1924 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Lest We Forget” Recessional Rudyard Kipling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Tom Hutchinson; George Nairn; Tony Young
Research In Progress
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Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 High Street (H139.01)
Lest we forget
To the honour and in sacred
memory of the brave men from
Howden-le-Wear and District
who fell in the Great War
1914-1918
Bell J. Pte. N.F. Hook J. Pte. D.L.I.
Bennington D. Pte. W.R. Kavanagh J. Stk. R.N.
Browell E. Pte. E.Y. Nutley J. Pte. N.F.
Clark G. Sap. R.F. Parkin G. Bomb. R.G.A.
Clark R.T. Pte. E.Y. Reid F. Pte. D.L.I.
Coates J. Pte. E.Y. Robinson T. Pte. R.N.L
Cooke P. Pte. D.L.I. Sell G. Pte. D.L.I.
Eccles T. Pte. D.L.I. Slee J.H. Cpl. Y.R.
Etherington D. Trp. Hus. Trimble H. Pte. D.L.I.
Evans T. Sgt. N.F. Walker F. Pte. D.L.I.
Foster J.G. Pte. N.F. Wearmouth G. Pte. D.L.I.
Gibson A. Pte. D.L.I. Whitton W. Pte. D.L.I.
Hardy S. Pte. N.F. Willson W. Pte. N.F.
Hindmoor C. Pte. D.L.I. Williams E. Pte. K.R.R.
Moses J. Pte. E.Y. Wood A. Pte. S.R
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On top step
Brett G. Spr. R.E. Horn T. Pte. N.F
Fawell H.I. Pte. D.L.I.
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1939 - 1945
Cousin H. Walton E. Dennis J.M.
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On lower step:
Parnell H. Raine A. Robson A.
Wood J. Walton J.T. Smith T.D.
Moore J.W.B.
NamesH139.01
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