Photo: J. Brown
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Council School
Reference
N52.01
Place
NEDDERTON
Map ref
NZ 233819
Original Location
Nedderton Park School, on wall in hall.
Present Location
The school is now a private house, but the memorial remains in situ.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 20th July 1923 by Col. Fail, an old scholar.
Memorial Description
Plaque about 2 feet 6 inches high x about 4 feet long of metal in wood surround with gable top. There is a beaded edge round about, with pilasters at the sides. The dedication is written in gold elaborate Roman capitals in the gable and top border, and the words "Lest We Forget" written in gold italic lettering along the bottom border. The central panel appears to have been painted light black. The names are painted in black, using Roman capitals, listed in two columns of five, with the eleventh centrally placed at the bottom.
Materials used
Oak
Inscription
The European War / 1914 - 1918 / In Commemoration / of the following Old Scholars of Nedderton Council School / who gave their lives for their country
"Lest We Forget"
Names
How money was raised
Funds assisted by sale of produce from the school grounds.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. Redfern, a local man.
Notes
1. There was talk of this being removed into St.Cuthbert’s Church at Bedlington, but this did not happen. The Royal British Legion couldn’t house it. It remains in the building, and poppies are placed on November 11th.
2. This can be viewed by appointment. Please ring 07951 160892 to request to see it.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; L. Singleton
Morpeth Herald 27/07/1923 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Lest we forget” Recessional Rudyard Kipling.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Nedderton School; George and Janet Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Singleton
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Plaque 1914-18 Council School (N52.01)
NEDDERTON, Council School
The European War
1914-1918
In Commemoration
of the following old scholars of Nedderton Council School
who gave their lives for their Country.
Thomas Adams Isaac Hunter
Charles Christie Thomas Hope Morton
George Douglas Joseph Renwick
Edward Foulger John Shotton
George Gair John Weldon
James Henry Young
"Lest We Forget"
NamesN52.01
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