Memorial

Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist

Amble

Memorial Name: Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist (A13.09)

NEWMP Ref No.: A13.09

Parish: Amble

Original Location:

Percy Street Primitive Methodist.

Present Location:

Trinity Methodist Church, Percy Street/Leslie Drive.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled Monday 27th December 1920 by Mr. Herbert Shaw, J.P., Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

Materials Used:

White marble

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Mr. J.P. Whittle, Sculptor, Amble.

Inscription:

In memory of
the men connected
with this church
(names)
who laid down their lives
in the Great War
1914-1919

Memorial Description:

Heart-shaped plaque approx. 15 inches high x 15 inches wide (38cms x 38cms).

The lettering is in sans serif capitals.

Names:

9 Surnames and initials only.
See transcript.

Notes:

1 This church was formerly the Primitive Methodist Church. For a while, the building was used as a warehouse. Then the three Methodist (High Street Wesleyan and Percy Street) churches united to become Trinity Methodist. The church underwent complete refurbishment 1998-2000.

Sources:

Photos: David Riches; Janet Brown

Morpeth Herald
31/12/1920 reports unveiling in Primitive Methodist Church.