Ypres Menin Gate
The chapel at Westminster College was donated by Sir William Noble, Bart. and Mrs. Noble, of West Denton Hall, Newcastle to the Presbyterian Church of England. They bore the cost of the erection of the chapel as a memorial to their son, William Black Noble, who was killed at St. Julien in April 1916.
The only indication that this is a memorial is a brass plate inside the building, to which was fixed the bronze medal which they received from the king after the death of their son.
The chapel is of stone, in keeping with the College building, with a floor of marble, and oak panelling up the height of the windows. It was designed by the late Henry T. Hare, the work being carried on after his death by his partner, Mr. Bertram Lisle.
The 11 stained glass windows windows were created by Mr. Douglas Strachan of Edinburgh, on the theme of the spirit of praise in all nature, heaven and earth.
Illustrated Chronicle 27/10/1921 reports the gift, saying that Lt. Noble died in 1916.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 28/10/1921 also reports the dedication.
In his speech, Sir William Noble said: "In presenting this chapel he had one regret, and that was that he was debarred from any longer calling himself a Presbyterian." He went on to plead for religious tolerance and freedom.
