Men Of Newcastle And District

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Allegory (eg: Victory)

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)

Maker

Charles Leonard Hartwell ARA (Sculptor)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 26/09/23
Attended by: Field Marshal The Earl Haig KT GCB OM GCVO KCIE

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

2103

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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

OS Grid Ref: NZ 24726 64492
Denomination: Undefined

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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

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: no
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined
Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: no
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Sculpture
Measurements: height 3350mm
Materials: Bronze
Relief
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Bronze
Pedestal
Measurements: height 6200mm
Materials: Stone

Listing information

Newcastle and District War Memorial
Grade II*
This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website

Condition

Newcastle and District
WMO ID: 136598
Condition: Fair [last updated on 27-02-2018]
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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.

Costs

Comments: 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.
Memorial: £13260

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Public

Reference

North East War Memorials Project WMSNUT019
Newcastle Evening Chronicle 26/07/90
Shields Daily News by N/A 26/09/23 Source: Media Library Published:N/A Northhumberland reports the unveiling ceremony
Shields Daily News by N/A 18/07/23 Source: Media Library Published:N/A NORTHUMBERLAND Refers to Laing Gallery request
Shields Daily News by N/A 8/01/23 Source: Media Library Published:N/A NORTHUMBERLAND
Shields Daily News by N/A 08/01/21 Source: Media Library Published:N/A Northhumberland reports meeting at which request made by Laing Gallery made
The National Archives Works 20/199
Alnwick and county Gazette by N/A 11/12/20 Source: Media Library Published:N/A Alnwick, Northumberland

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