Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mungo

Simonburn

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mungo (S32.06)

NEWMP Ref No.: S32.06

Parish: Simonburn

Original Location:

St. Mungo’s Church, on B6320.

Which War:

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

a. Unveiled 30th May 1920 by Brig. Gen. W.H.J. Allgood, C.M.G., D.S.O.
Dedicated by the Rector of Simonburn.

Materials Used:

Sicilian white marble on red marble base.

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Messrs. Maile and Son.

Inscription:

a.
To the glory of God and in
honour of these men of our parish
who fell in the Great War 1914-1918
Names

b.
1939 (Names) 1945

Memorial Description:

Plaque 16 inches high x 20 inches wide (41cms x 51cms) of white marble set in a plain red marble frame.

The names are listed in two columns, the lettering is incised and painted dark grey, using serif capitals throughout.

The names from 1939-45 are added at the bottom and painted black.

Names:

a. 10 names, ranks and regiments.
b. 2 names, ranks and regiments.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. It was agreed that there would be: (i) a tablet in the church to the fallen; (ii) a cross for those who served. Any surplus funds would be used as a nucleus for a village hall.

2. The unveiling had to be postponed from 22nd May because the plaque had gone astray. It was unveiled on the same day as the cross.

Sources:

Photos: Tony Harding, P. Thirkell

Hexham Courant
03/05/1919 reports decisions on memorials;
04/06/1920 reports unveiling.

Hexham Weekly News
04/06/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle
01/06/1920 reports unveiling

Newcastle Daily Journal
05/05/1920 reports proposed unveiling;
21/05/1920 reports plaque going astray;
24/05/1920 reports proposed unveiling 30th May.

Diocese of Newcastle
Faculty No.654, 15/03/1920