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    Memorial

    Corbridge WW1 Church Plaque

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    Source: Copyright Lisa Jennings

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    Current Location

    On the left inside the door, on west wall of nave, St Andrew's Church., Watling Street, Corbridge, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE45 5NH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 98829 64436

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    33892
    Description
    Brass Plaque with a dome at centre top and elaborate corners, set in a wood frame which echoes its shape. There is a border of a single line sunk in casting and enamelled black. At centre top is a red Cross set in a black laurel wreath. The names are listed in three columns, the lettering is in Roman capitals with some red initials.
    Inscription
    GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. TO THE IMPERISHABLE MEMORY OF THOSE/ MEN OF CORBRIDGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE EUROPEAN WAR 1914 - 1918/[names]/ "In sweet and certain hope of the Resurrection to Eternal Life through/our Lord Jesus Christ".
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    108
    Died
    108
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • J WIPPELL AND CO LTD, Makers

    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Given anonymously

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    25 July 1920

    Lieutenant General Sir Percy S Wilkinson KCMG CB

    Dedicated

    25 July 1920

    Right Revd Bishop Hornby, D.D.

    Components

    Plaque

    Height: 1120mm

    Width: 715mm

    Depth: 5mm


    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Frame

    Height: 1260mm

    Width: 840mm

    Depth: 60mm


    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6818
    • Hexham Courant 31 July 1920 reports unveiling