Plaque 1914-18 Y.M.C.A.

South Shields Y.M.C.A. on corner of Fowler Street / Burrow Street

Later in 50 Abbey Drive, Jarrow.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in 2009. Now NZ 366673. Ref: TWCMS 20104604

1914-18

Unveiled 1921 by Lieut. Col. R. Chapman, C.M.G., D.S.O.;
dedicated by Rev. W.P. Mayor, Vicar of St. Michael’s.

Brass

South Shields
Y.M.C.A.
Memorial
to the members
who served in the
Great War
1914-1918
and in loving memory of
the following who were called to
Higher Service.
(Names)

Plaque 36 inches high x 18 inches wide (912mm x 457 mm).

There is a triple line border with a thick line between two thinner ones.

The YMCA badge is below the words “South Shields” at the top, the inverted triangle being in red.

Names are listed in a single column.

Lettering is in a mixture of fonts.

Photos: Craig McLennan

South Shields Gazette
11/11/1921 carries advertisement of proposed unveiling;
14/11/1921 reports unveiling.

Craig McLennan, Project Manager, Jarrow YMCA Detached Youth Project;
James Pasby;
Michael Mulhern;
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums;
Adam Bell

The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.

Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk