Donated, Memorial and Commemorative Benches
If you would like to discuss donating a bench in memory of a loved one, please contact alumni.hq@keele.ac.uk.
Memorial, commemorative and donated benches
In Memory of:
Rachel Birtles
By Tawney Building
J.W. Blake
Keele Hall Terrace; a plaque reads “Given in memory of J.W. Blake, Professor of History 1950 - 1964 by his family and friends”.
Kath Bromage
By Tawney Building
Neil James Coe
By Lennard-Jones building. A plaque reads "Take me out tonight, Where's music and there's people, And they're young and alive. In memory of Neil James Coe 1972-2012"
Philip Crisp
By Darwin Building
Alan Darlington
Outside Lennard Jones Building. A plaque reads "In memory of Alan Darlington. Senior Technical Manager of the Lennard-Jones Laboratories, who is sadly missed."
Alan Alfred William Fitt
Keele Hall Terrace
Rachel Green (nee Westwood)
Memorial Garden. A plaque reads “In Loving memory of Rachel Green (nee Westwood). Daughter, wife, sister, devoted mother and colleague. Who touched the lives of many at Keele and beyond.”
Mark Holtz
by Lake 2
Wakas Khan
By the steps into Barnes Dell. A plaque reads "Wakas Khan. "A true Legend" 1991 - 2013. We miss you brother. A smile like no other."
Peter John Knox
by McKay Building
Dr Hans Liebeck
by Keele Hall
Bernard Moss
Keele Hall terrace. A plaque reads “Prof the Rev Dr Bernard Moss. 1944-2020. An inspiring Minister and Educator at Keele University. Deeply loved and very much missed.”
Caitlin Nicole O’Reilly
by Lake 2. A plaque reads "In Memory of Caitlin Nicole O'Reilly, 21.01.1999 - 18.08.2019. Always worthy. Always good enough."
Arthur Percival Walker
Keele Hall Terrace; plaque reads “Given in memory of Arthur Percival Walker. Honorary Treasurer, 1950-68.”.
Ray Andy Wilkes
On the far side of Lake 1. Inscription reads "Ray Andy Wilkes 1974-2017. Film Maker; Keelite 2013"
In Commemoration of:
University of Keele 21st Anniversary, 1971/72
Keele Hall terrace. The plaque reads “University of Keele 21st Anniversary, 1971/72. Donated by P. Heath. Esq.”
University of Keele 21st Anniversary, 1971/72.
Keele Hall terrace. The plaque reads “University of Keele 21st Anniversary, 1971/72. Donated by W.E. Gelson Esq.”
University of Keele 21st Anniversary, 1971/72
Keele Hall terrace. The plaque reads “Donated by Newcastle -Under-Lyme Corporation to commemorate the University of Keele's 21st birthday anniversary. 1972”.
Donations
Friends of Keele
Memorial Garden. The plaque reads “Donated by Friends of Keele 2017”
Keele Parish Council
Keele Hall terrace. The plaque reads “Presented by Keele Parish Council April 1985.”
Nicholas Jon Cartlidge
Huxley Building courtyard. A plaque reads"This bench was given by Nicholas J. Cartlidge MRSC. 1965 to 2002".