Memorial

Lychgate 1914-18 St. Andrew’s Churchyard

Roker

Memorial Name: Lychgate 1914-18 St. Andrew's Churchyard (R50.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: R50.01

Parish: Roker

Original Location:

St. Andrew’s Church, Talbot Street, Roker, SR6 9PT.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Dedicated 7th November 1920 by Dr. Hensley Henson, Bishop of Durham

Materials Used:

“Stout British Oak” on stone base.

How Money was Raised:

James Thompson, but stated in the newspaper reports as an anonymous donor.

Inscription:

On one side only

This lych-gate was given in 1920 by James Thompson who died in 1924

On both sides

1914 1919
In memory of those who fell.

Memorial Description:

Lychgate, standard wooden structure with steeply pitched, stone-tiled roof.

The dedication runs round the inside of the arched entrance, with the dates “1914” and “1918” inside cartouches at each side.

On one side only is the additional information of the donation.

Lettering is in gilded Roman capitals.

Names:

None

External Links:

St Andrews Church, Talbot Road Roker

Sources:

Photos: Simon Raine; Alan Vickers; James Pasby

Illustrated Chronicle
 08/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle
 08/11/1920 reports dedication

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
 13/11/1920 reports dedication.

North Mail
08/11/1920 reports dedication.

Sunderland Echo
08/11/1920 page 3

Sources Link: Illustrated Chronicle 11 08 Mon -1920
Sources Link: Illustrated Chronicle 11 09 Tue -1920

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale;
Dorothy Hall;
Anne McNair, Advisory Board for Redundant Churches

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