Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 St. James
Reference
T56.01
Place
THORPETHEWLES
Map ref
NZ402235
Original Location
St. James’ Church. Beneath the west window.
Present Location
The names from 1939-45 were added to the 1914-18 plaque.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
b. 1992
Memorial Description
Plaque, plain with curved top, 16 inches high x 10 inches wide (408mm x 254mm) with moulded edge, varnished wood. The names are listed in a single column. All the lettering is hand painted with gold paint using Gothic lettering throughout.
Materials used
Mahogany
Inscription
Men of this parish died
1914-1918
“Blessed are the dead”.
1939-45
Names
Notes
1. This memorial covers the parish of Grindon. The original parish church of Grindon has been a ruin since the late 1880s; the church at Thorpe Thewles became the mother church for the parish in 1848. There has never been a parish of Thorpe Thewles. This memorial therefore covers Thorpe Thewles, Wynyard Hall Estate; Wynyard Station; Carlton Station. Other hamlets in Grindon Parish include Grindon, Fulthorpe and Embleton.
2. Matthew J. Metcalfe's Every Name a Story is at Stillington (See slide 22 of the attached slide show for more details.)
2. Matthew J. Metcalfe's Every Name a Story is at Stillington (See slide 22 of the attached slide show for more details.)
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine, C. Sanders; James Pasby
Darlington and Stockton Times 26/04/1993 reports addition of two further names, from 1939-45.
Source of quotation
“Blessed are the dead” Revelation 14 v 13
Darlington and Stockton Times 26/04/1993 reports addition of two further names, from 1939-45.
Source of quotation
“Blessed are the dead” Revelation 14 v 13
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Mark Smith (Thorpe Thewles History Group); James Pasby
Research In Progress
Thorpe Thewles History Group are researching the names on this memorial. Contact:
tthg@outlook.com
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 St. James (T56.01)
The original plaque
Roll of Honour
Men of this parish died
1914-1918
R. McKeag, Sgt.
J. Hattle
T. Bee, Sgt.
A. Nelmes
W. Wailes
A. Gaylor
F. Goldsborough
T.H. Pinch
M. Metcalfe
M. Smith
“Blessed are the dead”.
Replaced by
Roll of Honour
Men of this parish died
1914-1918
R. McKeag Sgt.
J. Hattle
T. Bee Sgt
A. Nelmes
W. Wailes
A. Gaylor
F. Goldsborough
T.H. Pinch
M. Metcalfe
M. Smith
“Blessed are the Dead”
1939-45
J.E. Boynton
N. Daniels
NamesT56.01
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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