Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Parish 1914-18 All Saints
Reference
M46.04
Place
MONKWEARMOUTH
Map ref
NZ 398582
Original Location
All Saints’ Church, Fulwell Road. SR6 0JD
In the nave.
In the nave.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled March 28th 1920 by Rev. A.A. Boddy, Minister.
Memorial Description
Plaque set in wood frame. There is a wide border of interlaced ribbon with red bosses in the corners. The top is traceried with a flag in each corner. At centre top is a cross in red. The dedication is in a mixture of red and black lettering.
The names are listed in five columns with a dividing line between each. All lettering is in sans serif capitals in black and red.
The names are listed in five columns with a dividing line between each. All lettering is in sans serif capitals in black and red.
Materials used
Brass in oak frame.
Inscription
To the / Glory of God /
This tablet / is erected to the imperishable memory of the / Parishioners of this Parish / whose names are recorded below and who made the / Supreme Sacrifice in the Fight for Freedom / 1914-1919
The King’s Message
These were numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country / left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger and finally / passed out of the sight of man by the path of duty and self-sacrifice giving / up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come / after see to it that their names be not forgotten
This tablet / is erected to the imperishable memory of the / Parishioners of this Parish / whose names are recorded below and who made the / Supreme Sacrifice in the Fight for Freedom / 1914-1919
The King’s Message
These were numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country / left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger and finally / passed out of the sight of man by the path of duty and self-sacrifice giving / up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come / after see to it that their names be not forgotten
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Cowell & Gatiss Sunderland
Notes
1. Sunderland Echo 17/07/1919 includes a notice which reads:-A window and tablet are to be placed in the Church bearing the names of all those who lived in the Parish(whether members of the church or not) and have given their lives. The parish includes the south of Dundas and Dock Street, the north of Millum Terrace, Charles and Howick Street and all the streets between.
2. Sunderland Echo 25/03/1920 includes a notice which reads Dedication Service -Floral tributes are invited from Relatives and Friends. Photos of the parish tablet can be obtained from Mr F.W. Brown.
3.Sunderland Echo 27/03/1920 includes another notice which reads:- Relatives and Friends are invited to bring to the unveiling of the War Memorial tablets photographs of those whose names are commemorated. These will be cared for by the Churchwardens.
2. Sunderland Echo 25/03/1920 includes a notice which reads Dedication Service -Floral tributes are invited from Relatives and Friends. Photos of the parish tablet can be obtained from Mr F.W. Brown.
3.Sunderland Echo 27/03/1920 includes another notice which reads:- Relatives and Friends are invited to bring to the unveiling of the War Memorial tablets photographs of those whose names are commemorated. These will be cared for by the Churchwardens.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; James Pasby
Sunderland Echo 17/07/1919 reports proposals and parish boundaries; 25/03/1920; 27/03/1920 notices; 29/3/1920 page 6 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
North Mail 29/03/1920 reports briefly on unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation:
“These were numbered among those who . . .” Certificate signed by King George V and sent to all bereaved families
Sunderland Echo 17/07/1919 reports proposals and parish boundaries; 25/03/1920; 27/03/1920 notices; 29/3/1920 page 6 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
North Mail 29/03/1920 reports briefly on unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation:
“These were numbered among those who . . .” Certificate signed by King George V and sent to all bereaved families
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
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Plaque Parish 1914-18 All Saints (M46.04)
MONKWEARMOUTH All Saints’ Church
To the
Glory of God
This tablet
is erected to the imperishable memory of the
Parishioners of this Parish
whose names are recorded below and who made the
Supreme Sacrifice in the Fight for Freedom
1914-1919
Adams. A. Cowell. C. Harper. T.C. Nelson. W. Sterling. W.
Ainslie. J.H.K. Cowell. R. Heil. J. Nevin. J. Stewart. J.
Aiston. M. Crosby. G. Henderson. R. Nicholson. I.S. Stothard. C.H.
Aldridge. J.H. Cruddas. J. Hird. C.R. Noble. H. Storey. D.B.
Allen. E. Davidson. A. Hird. R. Oliver. G.N. Stoker. G.
Allen. J. Dickens. F. Hind. S. Owen. N.
Andrews. C.H. Dodds. V.T. Hoggett. J.G. Paxton. T. Sumby. T.
Bellerby. J. Douglas. J. Hopper. S. Pescod. J. Summers. H.
Blackburn. W.M. Down. J. Horabin. W. Plews. W. Taylor. J.
Brack. F. Doyle. G.W. Hughes. C. Price. C.H. Taylor. R.E.
Brannin. J. Duffy. T. Humble. G.W. Punshon. H. Taylor. J.W.
Bradburn. J.B. Eccles. J.L. Humphrys. A.E. Purvis. G. Thomas. J.H.
Bradley. A.G. Elliott. J.E. Jackson.. D. Todd. W.L.
Brewin. J. Elsdon. W. Jacobs. S. Trotter. J.H.
Brewis. J.A. Emmerson. J. Johnson. A. Tucker. J.
Brown. A.V. Errington. J. Kail. W. Robinson. J.H. Urwin. S.
Brown. G. Fairburn. H. Kelly. R. Robertson. C.J. Waggett. C.
Brockbanks. R.W. Fairburn. R. Kirton. D. Robertson. T. Watson. J.
Bunn. J.G. Fenwick. W. Lee. T. Ryall. G. Watson. S.
Burlinson. E. Flett. T.W. Leithead. G.A. Scott. J. Wake. C.
Burlinson. G.W. Forster. W. Lacon. F.W. Shepherd. R. Watts. H.F
Burnham. H.W. Frater. A. Lilley. J.E. Shewan. W.S. Walton. E.
Butters. R.M. Gatenby. W. Maw. T. Skillings. S. Ward. J.
Campbell. J. Gray. C. Munro. D. Smith. A. Walls. J.H.
Calvert. W. Green. C. Morriss. T. Smith. F. Webster. J.
Carr. P. Green. W.C. McDonald. R. Smith. T. Wilkinson. J.Y.
Catchpole. F. Glasgow. N. McNichol. J. Steadman. R.N. Wilson. P.
Chalk. T. Griss. W.H. McQue. J. Steele. J. Wood. J.
Collins. J. Harper. J. Magog. J.D. Stephenson. J. Wrightson. R.G.
Booth. G. Nelson. T.W. White. G.
The King’s Message
These were numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country
left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger and finally
passed out of the sight of man by the path of duty and self-sacrifice giving
up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come
after see to it that their names be not forgotten
Names M46.04
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