Plaque 1914-18 United Methodist

United Methodist Church, later Holly Hill Methodist Church (closed)

Coldwell Street Methodist

1914-18

Unveiled March 1921 by Col. F.R. Simpson;
dedicated by Rev. G.F. Walters

Brass

Mr. H.N. Burns, A.R.C.A.

Erected to the Glory of God &
in loving remembrance of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
1914-1918

Plaque, 10 inches high x 20 inches wide (254mm x 457mm) set on a pattress 15 inches high x 22 inches wide (381mm x 559mm).

There is a single narrow line border round the edge.

The names are listed in three columns.

Lettering is in Roman capitals throughout, the dedication is in red and the names in black.

1. This appears originally to have been set on an elaborate marble pattress. This has been replaced by the board, probably after the fire and possibly to include the names from 1939-45. See F32.03

2. Following a fire at Coldwell Street, the congregation moved to Holly Hill until the present building (Felling Methodist Church) was opened. Holly Hill was demolished due to dry rot and to help pay for the new church building. The plaque was moved to Coldwell Street in 1980.

Photos: C. Sanders; Marie McNichol; Alan Little

Illustrated Chronicle
29/03/1921 reports unveiling with photo

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
02/04/1921 reports unveiling.

Northern Echo
28/03/1921 reports unveiling.

C. Sanders;
Richard Jennings (Gateshead & Jarrow Methodist Archives);
Dorothy Hall;
Alan Little;
Marie McNichol

Tommy Wood is researching the names on Felling memorials. Contact: pelawpie@gmail.com

Felling Heritage Group are researching the names on this memorial Contact: stevescullion@hotmail.com