Memorial

Plaque 1939-45 Social Club

Bedlington

Memorial Name: Plaque 1939-45 Social Club (B15.04)

NEWMP Ref No.: B15.04

Parish: Bedlington

Original Location:

Bedlington Social Club, Front Street

In the foyer.

Which War:

1939-1945

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled by John McSherry, President of the Club, soon after the war finished

Materials Used:

Brass

Present Condition: Good

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

None indicated on memorial, but this is identical to the brass produced by Edward H. Thew for the Great War, B15.03.

Ownership and Maintenance: Bedlington Social Club

Inscription:

Roll of Honour
1939-1945
Bedlington Social Club
Erected by the members of the Club
in memory of
those of their number who gave
their lives in the World War II.
Ever remembered.

Memorial Description:

Plaque approx. 21 inches high at its highest point and 18 inches wide (53cms x 46cms), with rounded top.

There is a simple border.

At the top is a design of two reversed rifles with bayonets bound by a ribbon which extends on either side, and bears “Roll of Honour” in red enamel.

The lettering is sunk in casting and enamelled black

The dedication is in serif capitals and the names are in plain capitals.

Names are listed in two columns.

Names:

3 names and ranks.
See transcript.

Sources:

Photos: J. Brown

Morpeth Herald
03/09/1946 reports proposal to erect the plaque.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Janet Brown;
Bedlington Social Club

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Names Documents:

BEDLINGTON, Social Club.

 

  ROLL OF HONOUR

  1939-1945

 

  Bedlington Social Club

  Erected by members of the Club

  in memory of

  those of their number who gave

  their lives in the World War II

 

  Pte. David Laird      Pte. Michael Miller

  Petty Officer Thos. McCabe

 

  “Ever remembered”

NamesB15.04

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