Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Village Hall
Reference
N21.01
Place
NEWTON ON THE MOOR
Map ref
NU 170 053
Original Location
Village Hall, on outside wall, in the gable end below the belfry, facing the road.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 26th September 1920 by Viscount Grey of Falloden.
Memorial Description
Plaque of white stone set in yellow sandstone frame 9 feet high x 4 feet wide (2.74 m x 1.21 m). At the top, a bronze laurel wreath has been mounted in the centre, with the dates "1914" and "1918" on either side, carved in the sandstone to stand proud. Below this, the words "The Great War" have been carved in the sandstone to stand proud. The central plaque is of marble, and bears the dedication, with the names of those who served listed in two columns. Those who died are at the bottom, in a frame of a single line, headed by the words "In memoriam" with a cross on either side. The headings are in Roman capitals, the names are in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
White stone panel and sandstone frame.
Inscription
Roll of Honour
Names
English Heritage Listing
Hall Listed Grade II LBS UID 236866
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Mr. Easton of Armstrong College, Newcastle (who gave his services free of charge) Made by Thomas Watson & Son of Alnwick.
Ownership and maintenance
The local Community.
Notes
1. At the unveiling, the Viscount said that the tablet was the property of the community, although on his property.
2. The unveiling of the plaque had to be postponed twice because Viscount Grey was ill on both occasions.
2. The unveiling of the plaque had to be postponed twice because Viscount Grey was ill on both occasions.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown, P. Thirkell
Morpeth Herald 01/10/1920 reports unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick & County Gazette 02/10/1920 reports unveiling, with information in Notes 1 and 2 above.
Newcastle Daily Journal 17/08/1920 reports Viscount Gray's agreement to unveil the memorial next Sunday; 23/08/1920 reports postponement through his illness; 30/08/1920 reports further postponement for the same reason; 27/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling on 22nd Aug.; 27/09/1920 reports unveiling with photos
Northern Echo 30/08/1920 reports second postponement by Viscount Grey.
North Mail 27/09/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 28/08/1920 reports postponement of unveiling; 02/10/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 27/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 01/10/1920 reports unveiling ceremony.
Alnwick & County Gazette 02/10/1920 reports unveiling, with information in Notes 1 and 2 above.
Newcastle Daily Journal 17/08/1920 reports Viscount Gray's agreement to unveil the memorial next Sunday; 23/08/1920 reports postponement through his illness; 30/08/1920 reports further postponement for the same reason; 27/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling on 22nd Aug.; 27/09/1920 reports unveiling with photos
Northern Echo 30/08/1920 reports second postponement by Viscount Grey.
North Mail 27/09/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 28/08/1920 reports postponement of unveiling; 02/10/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 27/09/1920 reports unveiling.
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Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; J. Brown; Michael Newrick; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Village Hall (N21.01)
NEWTON ON THE MOOR, Village Hall.
1914 (Wreath) 1918
The Great War
Newton on the Moor
Roll of Honour
Brig. Gen. B.F. Widdrington, C.M.G., D.S.O.
Lieut. G.S. Charlton
Lough Algernon Thompson John
Short John W. Railson George
Pringle John T. Lowrey Andrew
Pringle Robert A. Aikman George L.
Rennison Robert T. Aikman Robert W.
Rennison George Davidson John Jas.
Railson John Jermy Frank
Thompson Robert Jermy Thomas
Dunn James W. Jermy William
Cairns John Geggie Henry
Lowrey John Thompson Norman
Lowrey Thomas Young Edward
Auldjo William Brewis Thomas
Auldjo Robert Lough William
Kirkup A. Foster Dunn Thomas
Dunn Jos. A. Robinson Joseph.
+ In Memoriam +
Weir Thomas Dunn John Jos.
Auldjo John Aikman Douglas.
NameN21.01
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