Memorial Details
Memorial
Font Fallen 1939-45 St. James Presbyterian
Reference
A11.15
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU184135
Original Location
St. James' Presbyterian Church, Pottergate. (Now United Reformed)
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Baptismal font, hexagonal, about 36 inches (914 mm) high, with traceried panels. The bowl is approx. 24 inches (608 mm) in diameter across the top. There is a small brass plate approx. 1˝ inches high x 2˝ inches wide (38 mm x 64 mm), affixed to one side at the top, into which the dedication is incised in elaborate lettering, using lower case for the dedication and upper case for the names and quotation.
Materials used
Light oak font with brass plate.
Inscription
of
(Names)
1939-1945
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Tony Harding; Janet Brown
A History of St. James’ United Reformed Church, Alnwick, incorporating Lisburn Street and Clayport Presbyterian Churches. Jane Straker, 1988, ISBN X000 153362
Source of quotation:
Greater love hath no man . . .” : St. John 15 v 13.
A History of St. James’ United Reformed Church, Alnwick, incorporating Lisburn Street and Clayport Presbyterian Churches. Jane Straker, 1988, ISBN X000 153362
Source of quotation:
Greater love hath no man . . .” : St. John 15 v 13.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
B. Woodhouse; Janet Brown; Mrs. J. Purves, (St. James' U.R. Church); Tony Harding
Research In Progress
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Font Fallen 1939-45 St. James Presbyterian (A11.15)
In proud and loving memory
of
J. Douglas Cook
Gordon W. Mills
William Purvis
Allonby Sisterson
1939-1945
Greater love hath no man than this
That a man lay down his life for his friends.
NamesA11.15
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