Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Monkhouse 1915 St. Thomas
Reference
C118.05
Place
COWSHILL
Original Location
St.Thomas Church, Main Road, Cowshill, parish church of Heathery Cleugh. At the east end.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 14th August 1920 by Mr. H.S. Willis, manager of Weardale Lead Co., dedicated by the Bishop of Richmond.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window representing the Crucifixion.
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in loving/memory of Capt. Joseph Thompson Monkhouse/ 6th D.L.I. killed in action April 26th 1915/ also of Alfred Tatam Monkhouse who /died July 22nd 1915
Names
(Captain J.T. Monkhouse, 6th D.L.I., killed 1915)
Who commissioned
Father, Mr. O. Monkhouse, J.P. of Stanhope.
Notes
1. Mr. Alfred T. Monkhouse died as a result of a cycling accident near Stanhope three months after his brother was killed in France.
2. See Joseph T. Monkhouse's Every Name a Story entry.
2. See Joseph T. Monkhouse's Every Name a Story entry.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Northern Echo 16/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 07/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 21/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 19/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 16/08/1920 briefly reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 16/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 07/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 21/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 19/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 16/08/1920 briefly reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
Opening Hours 2pm - 5pm, Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive). Every afternoon in August.
Contact ken.heatherington@btinternet.com
Stained Glass Window Monkhouse 1915 St. Thomas (C118.05)
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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