Memorial Details
Memorial
Triptych 1914-18 1939-45 School
Reference
K16.04
Place
KIRKWHELPINGTON
Map ref
NY 997844
Original Location
School
Present Location
In War Memorial Hall. The memorial hall has been upgraded, and now contains the Post office, so the memorials are now accessible at all times.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Memorial Description
Triptych of oak, 5 feet high x 2 feet wide when closed, with gabled top in which is a laurel wreath carved in half relief and gilded.
On the inner doors are photographs of the eight former pupils who died. The centre panel bears a picture of St.George, with the dedication beneath, printed in gold serif capitals. The quotation "Greater love . . . " is also printed in serif capitals in the mosaic border to the picture. Beneath St.George are two further photographs of student teachers who died.
Below this triptych a smaller memorial has been added to correspond, though the doors open separately. This contains the dedication and photographs for 1939-45. At the foot, painted onto the wood in gold Roman capitals, is the quotation.
On the inner doors are photographs of the eight former pupils who died. The centre panel bears a picture of St.George, with the dedication beneath, printed in gold serif capitals. The quotation "Greater love . . . " is also printed in serif capitals in the mosaic border to the picture. Beneath St.George are two further photographs of student teachers who died.
Below this triptych a smaller memorial has been added to correspond, though the doors open separately. This contains the dedication and photographs for 1939-45. At the foot, painted onto the wood in gold Roman capitals, is the quotation.
Materials used
Wood.
Inscription
a. In grateful memory of / members of this school / who gave their lives / in the Great War.
b. World War / 1939-1945.
Greater love hath no man / than this that / a man lay down his life / for his friends.
"Their bodies are buried / in peace, but their name / liveth for evermore."
b. World War / 1939-1945.
Greater love hath no man / than this that / a man lay down his life / for his friends.
"Their bodies are buried / in peace, but their name / liveth for evermore."
Names
Notes
1. This memorial has been removed from the back hall, where the Post office now is, to the main hall.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown, P. Thirkell
Sources of quotations
“Greater love hath no man than this . ” St.John 15 v 13;
“Their bodies are buried in peace . . .” Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44
Sources of quotations
“Greater love hath no man than this . ” St.John 15 v 13;
“Their bodies are buried in peace . . .” Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44
Research acknowledgements
George and Janet Brown; the late Mrs K. Buchanan; Ian Elliott
Research In Progress
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Triptych 1914-18 1939-45 School (K16.04)
KIRKWHELPINGTON, Memorial Hall.
Underneath centre picture
In grateful memory of
members of this school
who gave their lives
in the Great War.
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Left hand column, inside door Right hand column, inside door
Fell in France and Belgium Fell in France and Belgium
Pte. Thos. Richardson, Pte. John A. Tinlin,
Gordon Highlndrs K.O.Y.L.I.
1917. 1915
Pte. Jasper Richardson, Pte. Wm.G. Brydon,
East Yorks, D.L.I.
1918 1918
Pte. John Graham, Sgt. Andrew Surtees,
N.F. C.M.G.
1917 1917
(Died in England)
Sapr. Thos. Robson, Pte. Richd.G. Surtees,
R.E. N.F.
1918. 1918
(Died in German hands.)
Underneath centre picture
Student Teachers
Pte. Andrew Wilson, Pte. Robert Cowan
Durham Lt. Infantry K.O.Y.L.I.
1915 1918
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Lower section
World War
1939-1945
Inside left door Inside right door
Lieut. George B. Reed William G. Brydon
Q.O.C.H. Royal Navy
1943 1942
Center
Sgt. John R. Davison Sgt. John Ridley
R.A.F. R.A.F.V.R.
1943 1944
"Their bodies are buried
in peace, but their name
liveth for evermore".
NamesK16.04
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