Plaque 1914-18 Medical School University

Removed from Old Medical Building in Framlington Place to its present premises.

In 1989, the plaque had not been put into position, ostensibly because the walls in the new building will not bear the weight.

University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Medical School, Room 98.

1914-18

Unveiled 8th October 1923 by Professor David Drummond

Oak

Mr. Ralph Hedley

Pro Patria
(Names)
1914-1918

Plaque, 54 inches high x 36 inches wide (137cms x 91cms).

It has a carved pillars on either side with cushion tops.

A globe on the top at the right shows North and South America, and another at the left shows India, Africa and Malaysia.

At the top are the words “Pro Patria” in large Roman capitals, and the dates are at the bottom.

The names are in two columns in fancy Roman capitals.

All lettering is carved to stand proud, and is gilded.

1. This was originally surmounted by the College coat of arms.

2. The College at that time was part of Durham University.

3. It was erected on the eastern wall of the entrance hall to the College as being “the most conspicuous part of the College walls”

Photos: R.W. Gould

Illustrated Chronicle
09/10/1923 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
13/10/1923 reports unveiling.

Mrs. Norah Cuthbert;
A.A.L. Rylance, PRO, Newcastle University;
Ralph W. Gould;
Dorothy Hall

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