Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Conservative Club

Byker

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Conservative Club (B95.08)

NEWMP Ref No.: B95.08

Parish: Byker

Original Location:

Byker and Heaton Conservative Club, Wilfrid Street. Byker. NZ 26446 64747

Past Location:

Byker and Heaton Union Club, 284-290 Shields Road, Byker,  NE6 1DX.  NZ 27169 64867

Present Location:

St. Silas’ Church. Byker. Clifford St, Byker, NE6 1DR. NZ 26622 64636.

Which War:

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

a. Unveiled 14th May 1920 by Sir Alex. Leith, Bart., M.C.

Materials Used:

Fumed oak

Inscription:

Roll of Honour
of the Byker and Heaton
Conservative Working Men’s Club
Members and Members’ Sons
who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Cause of
Freedom, Truth and Justice
During the Great War of 1914-1918.
(Names)
May their Rewards be as Great as their Sacrifice

Memorial Description:

Roll of Honour, 55 inches high x 31 inches wide (1.39m x 939 mm).

It is of classical design, with fluted columns carved at the sides.

The frame is surmounted by a laurel wreath and ribbons.

The words “Roll of Honour” are carved at the top below beading.

The names are in a single column with the regiment alongside, written in gilded Roman upper and lower case.

Names:

a. 30 names, ranks and regiments.
b. 1 name, rank and regiment.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. It would appear that the name for 1939-45 was a later addition.

Sources:

Photo: Tony Harding

Illustrated Chronicle
15/01/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Journal
15/01/1920 reports unveiling.

 

Sources Link: Illustrated Chronicle 05 15 Sat -1920

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Mike Newrick;
Tony Harding;
Dorothy Hall

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Names Documents:

Byker  Byker and Heaton Conservative Club

 

  Roll of Honour

  of the Byker and Heaton

  Conservative Working Men’s Club

  Members and Members’ Sons

  Who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Cause of
  Freedom, Truth and Justice

  During the Great War of 1914-1918

  —————————–

 

  Major    H. Sibbit         22nd Northnd Fusls

  Lieut    T.E. Nicholson    25th    “       “

  “        W.R. Patterson    1st Canadian Contin

  “        S. Probert        7th D.L.I.

  “        C.B. Sibbit       1st Northnd Fusls

  “        F.O. Thornton     R.A.F.

  Chf Eng  L.O. Toward       Merctle Marine

  Sergt    R.W.C. Branch     5th Northnd Fusls

  “        G.H. Watson       “       “       “

  L/Sergt  J.G. Leach        18th    “       “

  Corpl    J.R.M. Bywell     14th D.L.I.

  “        J.T. Coghill      7th Northnd Fusls

  “        M.T. Elliott      3rd Coldstm Grds

  “        J.C. Elliott      1st     “       “

  “        R.J.G. Hobson     R.E. Signals

  L/Corpl  A.H. Anderson     2nd D.L.I.

  “        G. Swan           1st Northnd Fusls

  Private  L.C. Branch       “       “       “

  “        R.P. Burrell      “       “       “

  “        R. Coe            Grener Guards

  “        J.T. Fairlam      9th Northnd Fusls

  “        J.D. Gristwood    1st     “       “

  “        G.W. Harrison     6th     “       “

  “        T. McMillan       1st Seaforth Hlds

  “        J. Storey         R.M.L.I.

  “        F.C. Stopher      29th London Regt

  Gnr      W. Rowntree       R.F.A.

  Dvr      H.G. Finney       R.E.s

  Lieut    A.V. Knox         21st Northnd Fusls

  Private  H. Faddy          7th     “       “

 

  1939-45  Thomas Harrison R.N.

  May their Rewards be as Great as their Sacrifice

NamesB95.08

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