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    Memorial

    Alnwick

    Alnwick , Context

    Source: Copyright Alnwick Town Council

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    Current Location

    B6346/B1340 junction, Alnwick, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NU 19049 13077

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    © WMR-33377

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    Type of Memorial
    Lamp or lighting
    WMR Reference Number
    33377
    Description
    A stone column surmounted by a lamp. The column stands on large stone plinth bearing three bronze plaques which bear the dedication and names. A bronze figure in uniform is placed at each corner of the plinth, each resting on Arms Reversed.
    Inscription
    THIS COLUMN OF REMEMBRANCE/ IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF/ ALNWICK WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WARS OF/ 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945/ We will remember them First Plaque: KOREAN WAR 1950-1953/ FUS.A.BROTHERSTON R.N.F 7.10.1951 Second Plaque: CPL TERENCE GAVIN O'NEILL 24139535/ ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS/ KILLED IN BELFAST NORTHERN ISLAND/ ON 25TH MAY 1991 AGED 44 YEARS
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    189
    Died
    189
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    76
    Died
    76
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, rank, regiment, additional.
    War
    Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, rank, regiment, additional.
    Maker(s)
    • Hicks and Charlesworth, Designer

    • Ralph Hedley and Sons of Newcastle, Sculptor

    • Green and Son of Warkworth, Builder

    J.W.Singer & Co of Frome, Founder / Foundry

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11 November 1922

    Duke of Northumberland

    Dedicated

    11 November 1922

    Bishop of Newcastle

    Unveiled

    12th November 1950

    Duke of Northumberland

    Dedicated

    12th November 1950

    The Vicar of Alnwick, the Rev. W. Eyton Lloyd.

    Components

    Column

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Unknown


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Unknown


    Figures

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Unknown


    • Morpeth Herald - Friday 19 September 1919 ALNWICK WAR MEMORIAL. Mr. John Balmbra, secretary, states that the subscriptions already promised towards the Alnwick War Memorial now amount to £1,735, including £l,000 from the Duke of Northumberland The memorial is estimated to cost £2,600.
    • Morpeth Herald- Various reports on 31 January, 28 February and 5 September 1919, 13 February and 12 March 1920, 28 April, 20 October, 10 November and 17 November 1922, 12 January 1923
    • Alnwick and County Gazette18 November 1922- very full unveiling report with 4 photographs
    • Morpeth Herald - Friday 17 November 1950 DUKE UNVEILS MEMORIAL Impressive Scene at Alnwick
    • North East War Memorials Projects newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6163
    • Carter Postcard Collection