Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Knott 1915 Christ Church
Reference
N34.62
Place
NORTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Christ Church, Preston Road. Upper level, north aisle.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 21st January 1917 by Rev. R.E. Holmes
Memorial Description
Circular stained glass window. Part of the lower half is obscured by the Parish Centre roof
The outer ring bears an abstract pattern. In the middle circle are leaves with two cherubs bearing a scroll at the top with the words “The sea is His”. Out of sight at the bottom is – presumably - another corresponding scroll which reads “And underneath are the everlasting arms.” In the centre circle is depicted King David, the Psalmist. A scroll bearing the dedication is below this centre circle.
The outer ring bears an abstract pattern. In the middle circle are leaves with two cherubs bearing a scroll at the top with the words “The sea is His”. Out of sight at the bottom is – presumably - another corresponding scroll which reads “And underneath are the everlasting arms.” In the centre circle is depicted King David, the Psalmist. A scroll bearing the dedication is below this centre circle.
Inscription
in memory of George
Knott, Master Mariner aged 44
who was lost at sea in SS Spenny-
moor which was torpedoed May 28th 1915
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Mrs. Knott, his widow.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs Thompson and Snee, of Gateshead.
Notes
1. Mr. Knott had been a bellringer and a member of the church choir.
2. Steamship Spennymoorof which Mr. Knott was Master, was a non-commissioned collier of 2733 tons which was sunk by a submarine off Start Point on May 28th 1915. The captain and four of the crew were lost.
3. Shields Daily News 22nd January 1917:
DEDICATION OF A MEMORIAL WINDOW IN TYNEMOUTH PARISH CHURCH. At the morning service, yesterday, the Vicar (Rev R. E. Holmes) dedicated a window in memory of the late Mr George Knott, who for many years was a bellringer and a member of the choir there, and who lost his life through the torpedoing of the ship of which he was master. The window is the gift of the widow, and is the work of Messrs Thompson and Snee, of Gateshead. It is one of the upper lights on the north side of the church, and has an handsome effect. In the centre is represented King David the psalmist, and in addition to the necessary inscription bears the words, "The sea is His," and "Underneath are the everlasting arms.
4. Captain George Knott Every Name a Story entry.
2. Steamship Spennymoorof which Mr. Knott was Master, was a non-commissioned collier of 2733 tons which was sunk by a submarine off Start Point on May 28th 1915. The captain and four of the crew were lost.
3. Shields Daily News 22nd January 1917:
DEDICATION OF A MEMORIAL WINDOW IN TYNEMOUTH PARISH CHURCH. At the morning service, yesterday, the Vicar (Rev R. E. Holmes) dedicated a window in memory of the late Mr George Knott, who for many years was a bellringer and a member of the choir there, and who lost his life through the torpedoing of the ship of which he was master. The window is the gift of the widow, and is the work of Messrs Thompson and Snee, of Gateshead. It is one of the upper lights on the north side of the church, and has an handsome effect. In the centre is represented King David the psalmist, and in addition to the necessary inscription bears the words, "The sea is His," and "Underneath are the everlasting arms.
4. Captain George Knott Every Name a Story entry.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Jim Scott
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No.538, 27/12/1916
Shields Daily News 22/01/1917 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Journal 23/01/1917 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
British Vessels Lost at Sea 1914-18 First published by HMSO 1919. Republished by Patrick Stephen ISBN 085059 384 0
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No.538, 27/12/1916
Shields Daily News 22/01/1917 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Journal 23/01/1917 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
British Vessels Lost at Sea 1914-18 First published by HMSO 1919. Republished by Patrick Stephen ISBN 085059 384 0
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Research acknowledgements
Sally Bird; Janet Brown; Michael Scott; Jim Scott; Angela Conroy
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