Memorial
Neasham Reading Room
Current Location
The triptych is on display within the Reading Room., Reading Room, Sockburn Lane, Neasham, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1QZ, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 32941 10380
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Triptych
- WMR Reference Number
- 10211
- Description
- Wooden triptych within the Reading Room, and an associated oak tree planted outside the building. The triptych has a triangular pediment, two hinged doors, and a base beneath. The inner central panel contains a copper cross. The names of those who served are recorded on the central panel and both doors; those of them that died are denoted on the inscription by a gold star beside their name.
- Inscription
- Within pediment: FOR/ GOD, KING & COUNTRY Each door: ROLL OF HONOUR/(NAMES) Small brass plaque on the base, below doors: MADE/FROM/H.M.S. BRITANNIA/CADET TRAINING SHIP AT/DARTMOUTH/1869-1905 Small white plaque on the outer left side of the memorial's case: MADE FROM TIMBER REMOVED/FROM/HMS "BRITANNIA"/CADET TRAINING SHIP AT DARTMOUTH/1869-1905 Small white plaque on the outer right side of the memorial's case: MANUFACTURED BY/HUGHES BOLCKOW & CO LTD,/BATTLESHIP WHARF/BLYTH/& 10 DOWER ST/LONDON
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 102
- Served
- 92
- Died
- 10
- Information shown
- Initials of forenames, surname, rank, year of WW1 enlistment, decorations
- Order of names
- By year of enlistment, then alphabetically by surname
- Additional Information
- Those who died are denoted as such on the memorial by a gold cross against their name
- Maker(s)
MESSRS HUGHES & BOLCKOW LTD, Manufacturer
Bodley and Hare, Designer
Components
- Cross
Made from: Copper
Condition: Good
- Triptych
Height: 1200mm
Width: 500mm
Made from: Wood - Teak
Condition: Good
- Door
Height: 750mm
Width: 250mm
Made from: Wood - Teak
Condition: Good
- Neasham Reading Room website: www.neashamreadingroom.org.uk/sitemap.asp?intent=search