Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Heselton 1917 Christ Church
Reference
W111.042
Place
WEST HARTLEPOOL
Map ref
NZ 509325
Original Location
Christ Church
Present Location
Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square. West Harlepool. TS24 7EQ.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 18th October 1919 by the Bishop of Durham
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of two lights. The left hand light depicts Samuel and has the badge of the Royal Fusiliers at the top. The right hand light depicts David playing his harp and has the badge of the Durham Light Infantry at the top. The dedication runs across the bottom of both lights.
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of / George Robert Heselton, Lieut. D.L.I. who gave his /
life in the cause of righteousness at Zillebeke Belgium / June 2nd 1917, these windows in the Church of his baptism /
where he first learnt to worship God as Chorister and / Organist are dedicated by his parents thanking God for him.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Notes
1. Lieut. Heselton had served with both regiments whose badges are depicted in the windows.
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Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall; Pam Hogg
Northern Echo 20/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 20/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/10/1919 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Pam Hogg
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