The Response 1914, Grade I listed war memorial in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
The bronze sculpture contains multiple figures, including soldiers, drummer boys, and families, mounted on a granite wall near St Thomas Church.
Sir William Goscombe John designed this memorial, which was commissioned by Sir George Renwick and unveiled by the Prince of Wales in 1923.
The memorial features inscriptions in Latin, including 'Non Sibi Sed Patriae', commemorating the Northumberland Fusiliers who served in World War I.
Located at coordinates 54.9786, -1.6128, the memorial stands 8 meters high and 14 meters wide in the public gardens north of Barras Bridge.
The bronze sculpture includes an angel of Renown flying over the crowd, while the rear depicts two soldiers flanking Saint George.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Inception: 1923
Creator: William Goscombe John
Made from material: granite, bronze
GPS coordinates: 54.97860,-1.61280
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:49
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