Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 Christ Church Parish Hall

North Shields

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 Christ Church Parish Hall (N34.12)

NEWMP Ref No.: N34.12

Parish: North Shields

Original Location:

Christ Church, Preston Road / Albion Road.

Present Location:

Relocated to the west porch of the church in 2012

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 29th September 1919 by Canon Crawhall.

Materials Used:

Oak

How Money was Raised:

Members of the Parish Hall.

Present Condition: Restored 2012

Inscription:

In grateful memory of the members
and Ex-members who gave their lives
for King and Country
1914-1918

Memorial Description:

Plaque, 35 inches high x 24 inches wide (88.5cms x 61cm).

The names are listed in two columns.

Lettering is carved and gilded using sans serif capitals throughout.

A brass plate has been placed at the top which reads “Christ Church Parish Hall Members”.

Names:

21 full names.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. Christ Church Parish Hall closed c1978. It is now the site of Norfolk Court Sheltered Housing.

Sources:

Photos: Ralph Gould; Tony Harding; photo of restored memorial: Michael Scott

Journal
10/11/2012 reports proposed rededication at the Remembrance Day service

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Michael Scott (Christ Church);
Mrs. Kirsopp (Christ Church);
Ralph W. Gould;
Tony Harding

Research In Progress:

The names on the North Shields memorials are being researched by the Tynemouth WW1 group.

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Names Documents:

NORTH SHIELDS, Christ Church.

 

  In grateful memory of the members

  and ex-members who gave their lives

  for King and Country

  1914-1918

 

  Geo. S. Balls         Nevill Brook

  James E. Brook        Osmond Brown

  Henry Brunton         Tom Buglass

  Wm. Coates            Harry Cosans

  Henry E. Cooper       Louis de la Cherois

  Wm. J. Dees           Tom Dickinson

  Norman McL. Dryden    Jacob Carson

  George Hall           John Mummery

  Richard H.A. Potts    Joseph Ray

  John Watson Todd      Fred Venus

  David S. Wallace

NamesN34.12

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