Memorial

Blyth Grammar School - WW1

Source: Copyright Graham Jones

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Current Location

Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Blyth Valley, Northumberland, NE24 4JP, England

NZ 28920 81141

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 33453
Description: Brass plaque with incised black border of intertwined rope pattern meeting at a knot in each corner. Lettering in black with occasional red. Names in two columns separated by a single black incised line.
Inscription: IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE OLD BOYS OF THIS SCHOOL/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 18/ (NAMES)

Plaque

Height: 625mm

Width: 440mm

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6614
Morpeth Herald 2 April 1920 reported the opening of the fund; 23 July 1920 reported progress of fund raising, 25 February 1921 reported on decisions, and 28 October 1921 reported on the unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 30 March 1920 has a letter asking for donations; 20 December 1920 reports on progress and 21 October 1921 reports on the unveiling
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/281271/