Memorial
St Wilfrid's Institute, Hexham (lost)
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- Type of Memorial
- Shrine
- WMR Reference Number
- 34132
- Description
- Shrine, which had a wood frame containing the Roll of Honour of those who "died gloriously in the field of battle, giving their lives in the service of their Country". Above this was a Crucifix with a gabled roof to provide protection.
- Inscription
- Dedicated to "The Returning Brave"/ (100+ NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 100
- Served
- 100
- Information shown
- not known
- Additional Information
- the exact number of names is unknown, but is over 100
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Sponsored By
- Donated by Mrs. C.W.C. Henderson, of The Riding
- Maintenance History
- The memorial was removed and lost before the Institute was sold to the Community Centre on 31/3/1962
Ceremonies
Unveiled
20th July 1917
Mrs. C.W.C. Henderson, the donor
Dedicated
20th July 1917
The Rector, Canon E. Sidney Savage, M.A.
Components
- Shrine
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Unknown
- Hexham Courant Saturday 28th July 1917
- http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=7635. North East War Memorial Project ref: H51.45
- Hexham Parish Magazine August 1917 which features a picture of the Rector dedicating the shrine. See also June and October 1917
- Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 28/7/1917 reports unveiling