Memorial

Westoe Secondary School WW1

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Current Location

Harton Technology College, Lilse Road, Harton, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL, England

NZ 38059 64737

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 70825
Description: Copper Plaque set on an ornamental wood base with elaborate top which contains a copper badge depicting St. George slaying the dragon and the dates “1914” and “1918” each in a small cartouche on each side. The centre plaque has a rolled edge. The names are listed in three columns. Lettering is in raised sans serif capitals.
Inscription: Roll of Honour In proud and honoured memory / of the Old Boys of / Westoe Secondary School / who gave their lives for God, King / and Country in the Great War/[names] Live thou for Britain / we for Britain died.

Maker(s): MESSRS G MAILE & SON LTD, Makers
Costs: c£100
Sponsor Type: other
Sponsored By: Subscription by present and past pupils, the Old Westovians Association and friends.

Unveiled

21 Oct 1921

Cllr. A.D. Johnston, Mayor of South Shields

Dedicated

21 Oct 1921

Rev. J. Robson

Plaque

Height: 850mm

Width: 580mm

Made from: Copper

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good