Memorial

Cross 1914-18 Primitive Methodist Wenlock Road

South Shields

Memorial Name: Cross 1914-18 Primitive Methodist Wenlock Road (S86.044)

NEWMP Ref No.: S86.044

Parish: South Shields

Original Location:

Wenlock Road Methodist Church (demolished).

In the forecourt.

Present Location:

Unknown

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled January 1924 by Cllr. C.A. Henderson, J.P.

Materials Used:

Stone

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Mr. William Cliff, Sculptor, Tyne Dock

Inscription:

To the glory of God
and in memory of those
who served and died
1914-1918

Memorial Description:

Cross, short and stumpy, with the “IHS” monogram carved to stand proud at the crossing.

This sits on top of a tall pedestal which bears the names in a single column.

This in turn sits on a pedestal resting on a step.

The dedication is on the pedestal.

All lettering is incised and blackened using sans serif capitals throughout.

Names:

13 surnames and initials.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. The memorial does not identify those who served and those who died.

Sources:

Old photo: Averil Kirton

South Shields Gazette
07/01/1924 reports unveiling.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Averil Kirton;
Michael Mulhern

Research In Progress:

The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.

Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk

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Names Documents:

SOUTH SHIELDS  Wenlock Road Methodist Church

 

On pedestal

  J. Atkinson

  A. Campbell

  M. Dalton

  G.W. Frame

  W. Finnerty

  D. Goss

  R. Hannay

  J.R. Hellam

  T.F. Magee

  J. Middleton

  A.R. Smith

  G. Smith

  T. Wilkinson

——————————

On base

  To the glory of God

  and in memory of those

  who served and died

  1914-1918

——————————

The South Shields Gazette gives the full names as follows:

  John Atkinson

  Arthur Campbell

  Matthew Dalton

  George W. Frame

  William Finnerty

  Daniel Goss

  Robert Hannay

  John Robert Hellam

  Thomas F. Magee

  James Middleton

  Alfred R. Smith

  George Smith

  Thomas Wilkinson

NamesS86.044      

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