Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 West Harton Methodist
Reference
S86.024
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 360642
Original Location
West Harton Methodist Church, Boldon Lane, NE34 0NE. Corner Tyne Terrace.
Present Location
Moved from chapel garden into new entrance hall in 1950s.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Cross, 4 feet 9 inches high on a base 1 foot 2 inches deep x 1 foot 9 inches wide (1.44m x 355 mm x 533 mm). At the crossing are the “IHS” interwoven initials.
The dedication is carried down the stem of the cross, the names are on the front and sides of the plinth. Lettering is carved and filled with black lead.
The dedication is carried down the stem of the cross, the names are on the front and sides of the plinth. Lettering is carved and filled with black lead.
Materials used
Granite
Inscription
Erected / in / grateful / remembrance / of the / young men / of this church / who made the / supreme / sacrifice / in / the Great War / 1914 - 1919
Names
Ownership and maintenance
West Harton Methodist Church.
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Cross 1914-18 West Harton Methodist (S86.024)
SOUTH SHIELDS West Harton Methodist
Erected
in
grateful
remembrance
of the
young men
of
this church
who made the
supreme
sacrifice
in
the Great War
1914 - 1919
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Thomas Corner
John Waller
David Taylor
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George Buckham Roland Bainbridge
Harry Roach Norman White
Thomas H. Rutherford Thomas F. Magee
John F. Hutchinson John Smedley
William Leggett Thomas Stables
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On side
Joseph H.B.
White John R.
Hellem William Davis
Names S86.24
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