Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Newport -
- County Secondary School memorial -

Location

In Carisbrooke High School, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight
 
Originally at the County Secondary School in Node Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight
 
IWM War Memorials Archive Record

Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 40770 WW I Memorial
 
Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 40771 WW II Memorial
 
Description

Two Wooden plaques, one for each World War. The First World War plaque was designed by Mr Twyman (an employee of J S White's) and crafted by Mr Warren of Ryde. The Unveiling and dedication service took place on the 18th October 1919 [as reported in the IoW County Press of 25th October 1919)] and was conducted by the school principal Miss Monk, B.A.

The Second World War plaque was unveiled and dedicated on 13 September 1947. See newspaper report.

Restored and reinstalled in November 1999. Rededication ceremony performed by the Rev Mike Excell on 8th November 1999.

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Memorial


 

 

Isle of Wight County Press, 13 September 1947

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