Memorial Details
Memorial
Trees 1914-18 Grammar School
Reference
W128.08
Place
WOLSINGHAM
Original Location
Wolsingham School (former Grammar School) In playing field.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Planting started in 1918 and more in 1919. Rededicated by the Bishop of Durham on November 11th 1998; again on 11th November 2009
Memorial Description
Oak trees. 18 mature oak trees, one for each of the former pupils killed.
In the south-east corner of the field there is a plaque bearing the dedication, on which the border and lettering are raised to stand proud using sans serif capitals throughout.
Each tree had an individual brass plaque fixed to the fence beside the sapling when planted. They now have a small modern plaque of bronze plastic material, carrying the details.
In the south-east corner of the field there is a plaque bearing the dedication, on which the border and lettering are raised to stand proud using sans serif capitals throughout.
Each tree had an individual brass plaque fixed to the fence beside the sapling when planted. They now have a small modern plaque of bronze plastic material, carrying the details.
Materials used
?Brass plaque.
Inscription
These trees were planted
in memory of Old Boys
who fell in the Great War
“Non timidi pro patria mori”
Names
Who commissioned
School
How money was raised
Staff and pupils.
Notes
1. The original sum raised left a deficit. The Headmaster launched another appeal which was intended not only to clear the debt but to pay for another memorial in the school, which was the frame of photographs. The names are in the same order as the photographs. See W120.04
2. “Non timidi pro patria mori” translates as “Not afraid to die for their country”
2. “Non timidi pro patria mori” translates as “Not afraid to die for their country”
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon
Darlington & Stockton Times 27/12/1919 reports school reunion
The Response The occasional magazine of the Northumberland and Durham Branch of the Western Front Association No.7 (new series) bears photos and an article telling the story.
A History of Wolsingham Grammar School, 1997, Anita Atkinson tells about the memorial oak trees on pp.28-30 and on pp.31-37 gives brief biographies of the students who died.
Northern Echo 12/11/2009 reports re-dedication.
Darlington & Stockton Times 27/12/1919 reports school reunion
The Response The occasional magazine of the Northumberland and Durham Branch of the Western Front Association No.7 (new series) bears photos and an article telling the story.
A History of Wolsingham Grammar School, 1997, Anita Atkinson tells about the memorial oak trees on pp.28-30 and on pp.31-37 gives brief biographies of the students who died.
Northern Echo 12/11/2009 reports re-dedication.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late Jim Winter, John and Mavis Dixon; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Alan Vickers; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
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Trees 1914-18 Grammar School (W128.08)
WOLSINGHAM Wolsingham School
The plaque reads:
The Memorial Oaks
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These trees were planted
in memory of Old Boys
who fell in the Great War
“Non timidi pro patria mori”
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The individual plaques on the trees read:
JACK MILLER
Killed in action aged 22 WW1
JACK CARR
Killed in action aged 23 1916
EDWARD FAIRLESS
Killed in action aged 24 1916
ALEC RICHARDSON
Killed in action aged 27 1916
JOHN HOOK
Killed in action aged 20 1917
HARRY STOBBS
Killed in action aged 26 1917
BERNARD PATTINSON
Killed in action aged 22 1917
JOHN HORN
Killed in action aged 25 1918
OLIVER RICHMOND
Killed in action WW1
HARRY WEBSTER
Killed in action aged 21 1918
THOMPSON MADDISON
Killed in action aged 22 1918
NOBLE LAZEY
Killed in action WW1
JAMES HOPPER
Died of wounds WW1
JACK WALLER
Killed in action WW1
BERTIE WARD
Killed in action 1917
JOSEPH CROWE
Missing in action WW1
HARRY LANGSTAFF
Died of wounds aged 22 1918
HARRY DRUMMOND
Killed in action aged 19 WW1
NamesW128.08
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