Memorial Details
Memorial
Screen 1914-18 St. John
Reference
B153.04
Place
BURNHOPE
Map ref
NZ 193486
Original Location
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Holmside Lane
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 2nd May 1925 by Dr. Knight, Lord Bishop of Jarrow. Col. J.R. Ritson unveiled the screen and Col. Cuthbert Headlam, M.P. for Barnard Castle, opened the gates to the chancel.
Memorial Description
Chancel screen with rood above and traceried top. There are two central doors 2 feet 10½ inches high x 1¾ inches thick. The doors are each carved through with tracery, the corners each being carved with a different design The dedication is carried above the tracery, the lettering raised in sunken panels using elaborate capital letters throughout.
Materials used
Oak
Inscription
God this war
memorial screen
was dedicated May 2nd
1925
Names
None
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Mr. Wood of Newcastle; made by Mr. Ogelby of Newcastle.
Notes
1. "This work had been laid aside in favour of the Tower scheme, but was revived and carried out largely by the efforts of the Mother’s Union assisted by the young people."
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine, C. Sanders; John & Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Consett Guardian 01/05/1925 reports proposed unveiling; 08/05/1925 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/05/1925 carries photo
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 02/05/1925 reports unveiling; 09/05/1925 gives fuller account;
Durham County Advertiser 06/05/1925 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 02/05/1925 reports proposed unveiling; 09/05/1925 reports unveiling.
Consett Guardian 01/05/1925 reports proposed unveiling; 08/05/1925 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/05/1925 carries photo
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 02/05/1925 reports unveiling; 09/05/1925 gives fuller account;
Durham County Advertiser 06/05/1925 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 02/05/1925 reports proposed unveiling; 09/05/1925 reports unveiling.
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Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
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Screen 1914-18 St. John (B153.04)
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