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    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

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 38059 64737

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    © WMR-70825

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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.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    78
    Died
    78
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    surname
    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.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    21 Oct 1921

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

    Dedicated

    21 Oct 1921

    Rev. J. Robson

    Components

    Plaque

    Height: 850mm

    Width: 580mm


    Made from: Copper


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=7418
    • http://www.boyshighschool.co.uk/thepast/wartime/ww1/index.htm, See also http://www.boyshighschool.co.uk/thepast/wartime/ww2/sshs-war-02.htm, for the evacuation of the school to Appleby, Westmorland in WW2- a story told in great detail