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    Memorial

    Amble Church of England School - WW1

    Old Boys Of Amble Church of England School WW1 - board

    Source: Copyright Mack Hetherington

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    Current Location

    In the vestibule, The Dovecote Centre (formerly the Church Hall), Dovecote Street, Amble, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 0DB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NU 26601 04436

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    33532
    Description
    Oak board, the lower, greater, part of which is divided into four panels by pilasters. Above these there are two shallower panels, topped by a dome at centre top. The dedication occupies this dome. The names are listed in a single column on each of the 4 main panels. The lettering is painted in gold, using sans serifs capitals throughout.
    Inscription
    In the dome - IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE/ OLD BOYS OF/ AMBLE SCHOOL C.E. SCHOOL/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 Above the left hand column of names - THEIR NAMES LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE Above the right hand column of names - FOR GOD, FOR KING,/ FOR COUNTRY
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    65
    Died
    65
    Information shown
    surname, initials
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS CARSE AND SONS of Amble, Wood Carver

    • Messrs Young of Amble, Letter cutter / Engraver

    • Mr Barton, Surveyor to Amble Urban District Council, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11th September 1927

    John Carse

    Dedicated

    11th September 1927

    Dr Wild, Bishop of Newcastle

    Previous Location(s)

    Medd Memorial School, Dovecote Street, Amble, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 0DX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NU 26585 04422

    Year of move

    unknown

    Components

    Board

    Height: 1210mm

    Width: 1900mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • MORPETH HERALD 16/9/1927