Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Best 1917 St. Catherine
Reference
C121.09
Place
CROOK
Map ref
NZ 165357
Original Location
St. Catherine’s Church on south wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 8th April 1921 by the Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Single lancet window depicting Christ wearing the crown of thorns standing with a finger pointing. Below Him in Gothic script is the text “I am the light of the world”. The dedication is carried at the foot of the window in Gothic script.
Inscription
William James Best, died 14th Oct 1918 and
his son Philip, killed in France 23rd April 1917.
Names
See above
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. Atkinson of Newcastle.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon
Auckland and County Chronicle 21/04/1921 reports dedication.
Auckland and County Chronicle 21/04/1921 reports dedication.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Rev. Lyn Hallett; John and Mavis Dixon; Tony Young
Research In Progress
The name on this memorial is being researched by Aaron Cowen
Contact cowenaaron@hotmail.com
Stained Glass Window Best 1917 St. Catherine (C121.09)
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