War memorial circa 1920. By J. Reid. Portland stone with granite steps; bronze statue and bands; enamel plaque. Curved steps to terrace in front of low curved seats, whose backs have inscribed bands and end in low square piers.
Central pedestal, with enamel of St. George and the dragon, bearing standing life-size figure of the same theme. Bronze statue of St. George and the dragon mounted on rectangular pedestal with separate castings of angels at the four corners of the cap to the pedestal.
Grade 2 Listed.
Description courtesy of https://sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk/SMR/5200
9th June 2023
26th January 2006
23rd July 2005
More Information:
- Imperial War Museum: 6th Territorial Battn Northumberland Fusiliers 43 And 49 Royal Tank Regt
- War Memorials Online: 6th Territorial Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers 1914-1918 and 43rd and 49th Battalions Royal Tank Regiment 1939-1945
- Historic England: Royal Tank Regiment War Memorial
See my other photos around Barras Bridge:
- Barras Bridge, Lord Armstrong Statue
- Barras Bridge, The Civic Centre
- Barras Bridge, The Great North Museum
- Barras Bridge, The Hancock Museum
- Barras Bridge, The Response (War Memorial)
- Haymarket
- Haymarket, Metro Station (Redevelopment)
- Haymarket, Shoulder To Shoulder (Lego Men)
- Percy Street
- St Mary's Place
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