Memorial

Men Of Newcastle And District

Source: Copyright John Scurr

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Current Location

Located in a square., Old Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7UG, England

NZ 24726 64492

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Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 2103
Description: Tall square pedestal with dates and carved relief of lion on one side and two bronze relief panels on alternate sides. These represent peace and justice. Pedestal surmounted by figure of armour clad St George on rearing charger killing dragon with lance. Carved inscription on the sides of the pedestal.
Inscription: (FRONT FACE): 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 (REAR FACE): MEMORY/ LINGERS HERE (SIDE 3): PEACE (SIDE 4): JUSTICE (UNKNOWN FACE): A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION/ TO THE MEN OF/ NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Maker(s): Charles Leonard Hartwell ARA, Sculptor
Costs: £13260
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Total amount raised for the memorial was £16,374 4s 4d. As the memorial did not cost as much as this, the balance was given to the Royal Victoria Infirmary for he provision of extra beds for the use of ex-servicemen requiring treatment.
Maintenance History: 1991: Inscription re-cut following written complaint to Newcastle City Council that the lettering was illegible. Memorial was also restored in 2008 following vandalism.

Unveiled

26/09/23

Field Marshal The Earl Haig KT GCB OM GCVO KCIE