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".