Memorial
Browney Colliery Council Primary School - WW1
Current Location
Browney Colliery, Harle Street, Browney, Durham, Durham, DH7 8HX, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 246 392
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 65818
- Description
- Brass plaque set on a nowy-headed backboard with a carved wreath and St. George cross shield. There are three plaques: the centre one bears the names of the fallen, whilst the outer ones bear the names of those who served, all in black lettering.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE BOYS/ OF THIS SCHOOL WHO GAVE AND OFFERED THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY'S/ PROTECTION IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ THE TRIBUTE OF THE OLD GIRLS TO THE OLD BOYS.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 268
- Served
- 232
- Died
- 36
- Information shown
- surname,rank,regiment
- Maker(s)
A Harrison & Son, Designer
Ceremonies
Dedicated
25 April 1922
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good
- Backboard
Height: 1219mm
Width: 2133mm
Depth: 50mm
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good