Memorial

St. Nicholas' School, Old Boys

Source: Copyright John E Scurr

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Current Location

By the Education Cantre door into the courtyard on the north side of the cathedral., St. Nicholas' Cathedral, St. Nicholas Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1PF, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 25009 64033

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 87665
Description: A plain dark brown wooden board with a pediment at the top and a shelf at the base, It is flanked by square columns and the names are divided into 3 columns by 5 more square columns not running full height. The names and inscription are painted in gold paint.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF/ S. NICHOLAS' SCHOOL WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 - 1918/(names)/GRANT THEM ETERNAL LIFE O LORD/ AND LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 53
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, battalion, regiment
Order of names: Regiment, sub-unit
Additional Information: Between 300 and 400 old boys served, 1 won the DCM, and 4 an MM

Conservation

Components

Board

Height: c1200mm

Width: c900mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Further Information

http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8291
Newcastle Journal 29 April 1920 reports the proposed memorial to cost £50 and asking for names
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 26 March 1921 reports the unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 22 March 1921 reports the unveiling "last night"
Tyne and Wear Archives-Newcastle Council Minutes 21 March 1921