Inscription details Inscription ID:701 Brief Description:Memorial to those lost in the Boer War Type:War Memorial Detail:Memorial to those who served in the Boer War 1899-1902 and perished. Names on one side of the memorial are unclear. Inscription:SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899-1902 - In Grateful remembrance of the Gateshead Men who lost their lives in their country's service. This memorial was erected by their fellow townsmen, October 1905. 'How Sleep the brave who seek to rest by all their country's wishes blest, By fairy hands their knell is rung, By forms unseen their Grace is sung Place:Whitwell Park, Gateshead County:Northumberland Country:UK Date:1899-1902 Contributor:Julie Goucher Photo(s):WhitwellBoer1.jpgWhitwellBoer2.jpgWhitwellBoer3.jpgWhitwellBoer4.jpgWhitwellBoer5.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search