Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 St. Peter
Reference
B140.05
Place
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Original Location
St. Peter’s Church. In chancel.
Present Location
Closed in 2013. In June 2019 the church is still for sale.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 7th May 1920, dedicated by Archdeacon Derry.
Memorial Description
Three stained glass windows, each of three lights, forming three sides of an apse at the east end, with the altar below the central light.
Left hand light depicts Abraham about to slay Isaac, with an angel holding a sword which is being passed one to the other. To the left is a lamb caught in thorns. To the right is a pot of fire. Above is a ribbon bearing the words “Praise ye the Lord for the people willingly offered themselves” In the two small windows above are the Alpha and Omega signs.
Central light depicts Christ in glory, surrounded by men and women in various uniforms: a nurse, soldiers, sailors and an airman. In the light above is the crown of glory. In the tracery at the top of the altar below the window are again the Alpha and Omega letters.
Right hand light depicts the Crucifixion, with Mary to the left and a saint on the right. In the ribbon over the cross are the words “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”.
The plaque has a raised outer edge. To the right is a figure of winged victory carrying a flag, the shaft of which almost reaches to the further side. To the left of the flagpole are the dates. In the border at the bottom are the words “Pro Patria”. The figure, dates and “Pro Patria” are gilded. The names are listed in five columns. The lettering is in raised in Roman capitals.
Left hand light depicts Abraham about to slay Isaac, with an angel holding a sword which is being passed one to the other. To the left is a lamb caught in thorns. To the right is a pot of fire. Above is a ribbon bearing the words “Praise ye the Lord for the people willingly offered themselves” In the two small windows above are the Alpha and Omega signs.
Central light depicts Christ in glory, surrounded by men and women in various uniforms: a nurse, soldiers, sailors and an airman. In the light above is the crown of glory. In the tracery at the top of the altar below the window are again the Alpha and Omega letters.
Right hand light depicts the Crucifixion, with Mary to the left and a saint on the right. In the ribbon over the cross are the words “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”.
The plaque has a raised outer edge. To the right is a figure of winged victory carrying a flag, the shaft of which almost reaches to the further side. To the left of the flagpole are the dates. In the border at the bottom are the words “Pro Patria”. The figure, dates and “Pro Patria” are gilded. The names are listed in five columns. The lettering is in raised in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Bronze plaque.
Inscription
To the glory of God our Father and to / the undying memory of the men named below / members of this parish or church who nobly gave / their lives for right and home in the Great War / their friends and neighbours dedicate this tablet / and the stained glass of the east window.
Names
Cost
£515
Notes
1. Following the closure of St. Peter's Church the WW1 and WW2 plaques were removed and taken to St. Anne's Church Bishop Auckland.
2. The windows are to remain in situ.
2. The windows are to remain in situ.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
Auckland and County Chronicle 29/04/1920
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack H Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Auckland and County Chronicle 29/04/1920
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack H Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall; John and Mavis Dixon
Research In Progress
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Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 St. Peter (B140.05)
BISHOP AUCKLAND St. Peter’s Church.
1914-1919
To the glory of God our Father and to
the undying memory of the men named below
members of this parish or church, who nobly gave
their lives for right and home in the Great War
their friends and neighbours dedicate this tablet
and the stained glass of the east window.
Aitken E. Corns Joe Gowton, W. Johnson M. Pugh J. Vart Harold
Alwan G.N. Corns John Grainger T. Kirby J.S. Redpath J. Vart Harry
Andell N. Cummins H.W. Hall F.W. Light L.K. Roddam G. Walker J.
Ayre H. Ellsworth S.S. Hall R.R. Little G. Rodgers W. Walker W.O.
Badcock S.E. English L. Harwood J.E. Marriner J.W. Smailes T.J. Walton H.
Bell G. Ferens A.P. Hodgson R. Marriner G. Smith W.S. Watson C.M.
Blenkirn G. Forrest J. Hornsby H. Mason J. Smurthwaite B.B. Weatherall H.
Brown J. Frost J. Howe R.W. Mason J.G. Spence J. Wilmot A.
Buckle T.A. Fryer T. Howe H. Mason A. Stout E. Wilson L.
Burns T. Gash F. Howe W. Moody W. Stubbs A. Wood M.
Callander C.P. Gibbon R. Howlett J.W. Morgan G.H. Tait A. Young F.I.
Carrick C.A. Gibson W.J. Hutchinson J.H. Moyle T. Ternent H.
Cherry J. Gladwell W. Hull C. Nixon J.G. Thompson G.
Christian A. Goddard H. Hull G.C. Pattison A. Thubron P.
Clark W. Gowton J. Jarrett S.A. Percival G. Todhunter A.
PRO PATRIA
NamesB140.05
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Parish Notes
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