Memorial Details
Memorial
Vox Humana Young Bros. 1914-18 St. Michael
Reference
A11.04
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU183137
Original Location
St. Michael's Church, Canongate.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
'Vox humana' addition to the organ. The brass plaque which tells of the gift of the vox humana is situated to the left of the organ. It measures 10 inches high x 18 inches wide (254mm x 457mm). The dedication is in Gothic lower case, the rest in Roman black and red capitals
Materials used
Brass plaque
Inscription
William Lawrence Young
Charles Edward Young
Arthur Cecil Young
who gave their lives in the service of their country
1914-1919
The 'Vox Humana' was added to the organ
of the Parish Church by their mother.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Mother
How money was raised
Private donation
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed and made by William Donaldson, Ridley Villas, Newcastle.
Notes
1. "Vox Humana" is Latin for "Human voice".
2. Miss Young gave a new St. George’s flag to be hoisted on the belfry on the day when peace was celebrated.
3. Mrs. Young lived at Aldersyde, Alnwick.
For Pte. W.L. Young see Every Name A Story
For Captain A.E. Young see Every Name A Story
For Lieut. C.E. Young see Every Name A Story
2. Miss Young gave a new St. George’s flag to be hoisted on the belfry on the day when peace was celebrated.
3. Mrs. Young lived at Aldersyde, Alnwick.
For Pte. W.L. Young see Every Name A Story
For Captain A.E. Young see Every Name A Story
For Lieut. C.E. Young see Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown; Tony Harding
Morpeth Herald 28/11/1919 reports placing of memorial in church.
Northern Echo 07/06/1919 reports offer of new organ stop; 24/11/1919 reports placing of brass plaque.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 28/11/1919 reports placing of memorial in church.
Northern Echo 07/06/1919 reports offer of new organ stop; 24/11/1919 reports placing of brass plaque.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/11/1919 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
B. Woodhouse; Alan Hodgson (St. Michael's Church); Janet Brown; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by the Alnwick District WWI Centenary Commemoration Group. Contact: ww1alnwickproject@yahoo.co.uk
Vox Humana Young Bros. 1914-18 St. Michael (A11.04)
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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