Memorial Details
Memorial
Statue 1914-18 1939-45 Bosnia 1996 Tunstall Village Green
Reference
S111.01
Place
SILKSWORTH
Map ref
NZ 384536
Original Location
Tunstall Village Green
Present Location
Silksworth Welfare Park
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
c. Bosnia 1996
b. 1939-45
c. Bosnia 1996
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 25th November 1922 by Major. L. Andrew Common; dedicated by Rev. J.A. Parkin
Memorial Description
Soldier statue on tall pedestal which rests on a base on two steps. Total height is 16 feet (4.87m). This is set in a small garden with a hedge around. The soldier is standing with his rifle held lightly in one hand.
The dedication for 1914-18 is carried on the front of the main pedestal, with the names in two columns on each side. The dedication for 1939-45 is on the front of the base, with the names listed in three columns. The lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.
The dedication for 1914-18 is carried on the front of the main pedestal, with the names in two columns on each side. The dedication for 1939-45 is on the front of the base, with the names listed in three columns. The lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Grey marble resting on granite. Bases are of Heworth stone.
Inscription
a. This memorial / was erected in loving memory of / the men of Silksworth and / Tunstall parishes who made the supreme / sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1918.
Not once or twice in our rough island story, / the path of duty was the way to glory.
b. Also / in proud and loving memory of / those of these parishes who fell in the / Second World War / 1939-1945
Not once or twice in our rough island story, / the path of duty was the way to glory.
b. Also / in proud and loving memory of / those of these parishes who fell in the / Second World War / 1939-1945
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. S. Fraser, sculptor, of Ryhope Road, Grangetown.
Notes
1. The bayonet was snapped off by vandals in 1950. The memorial was removed to the Park as a security measure. By 1974 the bayonet had become a target for stone throwers. A metal one was made which was painted grey to match the stonework. It is secured to the statue only during Armistice Week and kept in a storeroom during the rest of the year. An unidentified newspaper article tells the story.
2. A black and white movie film was made of the dedication in 1922
3. Able Seaman John Thomas Williams and Leading Stoker E.J. Derrick were both killed in the Milford Haven disaster. See Every Name a Story
2. A black and white movie film was made of the dedication in 1922
3. Able Seaman John Thomas Williams and Leading Stoker E.J. Derrick were both killed in the Milford Haven disaster. See Every Name a Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Dorothy Hall; Lonely Tower
Illustrated Chronicle 17/07/1922 reports acceptance of design; 27/11/1922 carries photo of unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 24/11/1922 reports unveiling tomorrow;01/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 02/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Seaham Weekly News 01/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 15/07/1922 reports acceptance of design; 27/11/1922 reports unveiling.
Tyne and Wear Archives Silksworth & Tunstall Joint War Memorial Committee. Photographs 1930 Ref CP/SI/8/1-3
Tyne & Wear Historic Environment Record Ref. 8379
Ryhope and Silksworth Archives Series, 1997
Source of quotation
"Not once or twice in our rough island story . . . ." Ode of the Death of the Duke of Wellington Viii. Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Illustrated Chronicle 17/07/1922 reports acceptance of design; 27/11/1922 carries photo of unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 24/11/1922 reports unveiling tomorrow;01/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 02/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Seaham Weekly News 01/12/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 15/07/1922 reports acceptance of design; 27/11/1922 reports unveiling.
Tyne and Wear Archives Silksworth & Tunstall Joint War Memorial Committee. Photographs 1930 Ref CP/SI/8/1-3
Tyne & Wear Historic Environment Record Ref. 8379
Ryhope and Silksworth Archives Series, 1997
Source of quotation
"Not once or twice in our rough island story . . . ." Ode of the Death of the Duke of Wellington Viii. Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Notes
This memorial file has been sponsored by:-
1. David Sloan
2.
1. David Sloan
2.
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; David Sloan; James Pasby; Dorothy Hall; Jennifer Morrison
Research In Progress
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Statue 1914-18 1939-45 Bosnia 1996 Tunstall Village Green (S111.01)
SILKSWORTH In the Park
Front face (1914-18)
This memorial
was erected in loving memory of
the men of Silksworth and
Tunstall parishes who made the supreme
sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1918
Sergt. Arkley W. Pte. Bone J.
Corpl. Ayre W. “ Briggs M.
Pte. Arkley E. “ Brittain A.
“ Arkley J.W. “ Brady F.
“ Ashurst T. “ Bradley J.
“ Atkinson C. “ Burcher G.
“ Anderson G. “ Baines J.
Bdr. Bainbridge A. “ Browell C.
“ Bainbridge T. 2nd Lieut. Carss H.C.
L/Corpl. Barton W. Corpl. Cassidy F.
Gnr. Bond J. “ Childs H.
“ Beaney J. Gnr Carr G.
“ Brazer T. “ Carlyon J.R.
L/Cp. Bailes W. Dvr Carr R.
Pte. Beamson R.V. Pte. Charlton C.
“ Beaney W. “ Chapman T.
“ Beaney G. “ Cowley T.
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On pedestal
Not once or twice in our rough island story,
the path of duty was the way to glory
Also
in proud and loving memory of
those of these parishes who fell in the
Second World War
1939-1945
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Side 1 (1914-18)
Pte. Campbell P. Pte. Jones S.
Sergt. Dixon J. “ Longstaff E
Gnr. Donkin M. “ Lewins E.
Pte. Davey J. “ Lowes R.H.
“ Dick J.A. “ Mason T.
“ Dunn R. “ McIntyre C.
“ Donnolly J. “ McMullen P.
R.Q.M.S. Elliott J.W. “ McMullen J
Pte. Ellemore W. “ McSween F
“ Emmerson J.C. “ Mitchell L
Corpl. Fenwick T. “ Moore J.R
A.B. Foster R.W. “ Mossman W.
Gnr. Fletcher W.L. “ Mould W.
Pte. Forrest C. “ Murphy H.
L/Corpl. Grose J.C. “ Murray T.
Pte. Glass T. Corpl. Nutter J.H.
“ Gilbey H. Pte. Nutter E.
“ Green W.J. “ Naisbett H.
“ Goundry J. “ Noble W.
“ Gilroy J. “ Norman R.W.
“ Hodgson W. “ Norman T.W.
“ Hynes J. A.B. Owen N.
Trooper J.R. Kelly Bosnia 1996
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Side 1 (1939-45)
Pte. Abbott W.D. Pte. Brittain H. A.B. Cole H.
Str. Anderson G. Gdsm. Brown A. Str. Cummings
Gnr. Bailes R. E.R.A. Brown F. Pte. Cowell B.
L/Sgt. Beamson J.N. S/Lt. Burletson B. Tpr. Davison M
F/O Beresford A. Gnr. Butler E. L/Str. Derrick E.? J.
Pte. Billinghurst S. Fl/Sgt Butler R. A.B. Duffield D.
Pte. Branford J. P.O. Church W. Pte. Elliott W.
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Side 2 (1914-18)
Pte. Cartlidge J. Pte. Duck R.N.
L/Corpl. Ayre T.H. Gnr. Davison C.Y.
Pte. Dunn A. Pte. Fletcher J.W.
” Fletcher T. “ Forster W.J.
” Golightly F. Gnr. Gustard F.
” Hevers J. Pte. Hutchinson W.
Sergt. Jamieson F.C. “ Jacques F.
Bdr. Kays M. “ Keegan O.
Pte. Mustard F.T. “ Kelly T.
” Pallister P. Sapr. Purvis R.
” Simpson J.E. Sergt. Spence A.
Corpl. Stainsby K.L. Pte. Taylor J
Pte. Thompson A. “ Vincent R.
Gnr. Williamson J.R. “ Wilson T.F.
ALSO 1939-1945
Tpr. Arkley T. S. Ba. Carss L.
A.B. Robinson W. L.A.C. Williams S.
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Side 2 (1939-45)
A.B. Forth S. Pte. Johnson F. A.B. Martin J.G
Fl/Sgt Garbutt F. Fl.Sgt Lawton W.E. Sgt. McGorian P.
Pte. Gibson J.H. P.O. Lemin J. F/O Munday J.I.
A.B. Grummett J. A.B. Lilley A. Cpl. Parker J.W.
Pte. Hudspeth J.W. Sgt. Mycock J. Sgt. Parker W.
Gnr. Hunter W. Pte. Mycock A. L/Cpl. Parks J.
L.A.C. Hutchinson S. F/O. Mycock W. ACl Ridley J.
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Side 3 (1914-18)
Pte. Oughton T. Sergt. Stephenson H
“ Oliver J. Bdr. Stones J.E.
Gnr. Phillips F. Sapr. Smith J.W.
Pte. Parks T. Pte. Storey F.G.
“ Parks D. “ Stobbart W.
“ Pearce J. “ Smith P.W.
“ Pearce T.B. “ Speakman J.
“ Prater A. “ Sutton S.
“ Prest J. “ Sides C.R.
“ Pritchard J.W. “ Sides J.W.
Corpl. Robinson J.G. Sergt. Taylor T.
Bdr. Rontree M. Pte. Taylor T.
Sdlr. Redican M. “ Turnbull L
Pte. Robinson J. “ Thompson R.
“ Robinson J.L. “ Thompson C.
“ Rontree A. “ Veitch E.
“ Rivers W. “ Walton A.
“ Richardson Jno. “ Watt J
“ Richardson Jos. “ White T.M.
“ Richardson G. “ Whitwam G.
“ Richardson W.A. “ Willis J.E.
Pte. Wolfendale W
“ Kirtley T.
“ Mordecaieh I.H.
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Side 4 (1939-45)
Pte. Robins R. Gnr. Waistell J. CIVILIANS KILLED BY
Pte. Robinson T. A.B. Walker R ENEMY ACTION
L.A.C. Shickle A.W. Pte. Wheatman A. David Connelly Wm. Dodds
L.A.C. Shickle J.H. A.B. Williams J.T. Ed Nettleton Lily Barwick
A.B. Thomas S.M. Spr. Williams W. Ida Dickinson Mary A. Wardle
L.A.C. Thornton G. Gnr. Young J.W. Doreen Wardle Gwen A. Wardle
A.B. Tindle T Margaret R. Wardle
NamesS111.01
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