Philanthropist (1850-1902)
Bank Hill, Berwick-upon-Tweed
‘Generous and kindly she ever was’
Lady Annie Jerningham (1850-1902) was known for her kindness, generosity and philanthropy. She was first married to Charles Mather of Longridge Towers, Berwick who at his death left her a modest fortune and their home at Longridge Towers. She then married diplomat and Member of Parliament Sir Hubert Jerningham.
It was designed by Sir Hubert Jerningham with the help of sculptor Walter Rowlands Ingram. Sited in Berwick where, at certain times of year, it could just about be seen from the Jerningham’s home, Longridge Tower, four kilometres to the south west.
Yet in these ears till hearing dies
One slow bell will seem to toll
The passing of the sweetest soul
That ever looked with human eyes.
Tennyson: In Memoriam
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