Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 Young Memorial Methodist
Reference
C97.02
Place
CRAWCROOK
Map ref
1463
Original Location
Robert Young Memorial Methodist Church. On wall of entrance porch.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled and dedicated 2nd October 1920 by Rev. A.J. Perry, M.C. of Prudhoe.
Memorial Description
Stained glass windows.
Plaque of brass 1 foot 4 inches high x 2 feet wide x mounted on mahogany pattress 1 foot 8 inches high x 2 feet 2 inches wide. There is a red border and red flower shapes cover the corner screws. The names are listed in three columns. Lettering is in Roman capitals, the names in sans serif.
Plaque of brass 1 foot 4 inches high x 2 feet wide x mounted on mahogany pattress 1 foot 8 inches high x 2 feet 2 inches wide. There is a red border and red flower shapes cover the corner screws. The names are listed in three columns. Lettering is in Roman capitals, the names in sans serif.
Materials used
Brass in mahogany frame.
Inscription
The windows of this church are dedicated / to the Glory of God and imperishable / memory of the young men of this Church & / Sunday School who gave their lives in the Great War / 1914-1918
"Love conquers all, even death"
"Love conquers all, even death"
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Plaque made by Metallic Engraving Co., Newcastle.
Notes
1. Windows are no longer there following renovations over past 25 years.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo of plaque: C. Sanders
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 09/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 04/10/1920 briefly reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Love conquers all . . .” God is, God sees" from "All's Well", John Oxenham.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 09/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 04/10/1920 briefly reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Love conquers all . . .” God is, God sees" from "All's Well", John Oxenham.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Nan Smith (Ryton); C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
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Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 Young Memorial Methodist (C97.02)
CRAWCROOK, Robert Young Memorial Methodist Church.
The Windows of this Church are Dedicated
to the Glory of God and the Imperishable
Memory of the Young Men of this Church and
Sunday-School, who gave their Lives in the Great War
--- 1914-1918 ---
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James Armstrong Joseph Harris Joseph March
James Elliott Percy Holden Joseph Nichols
J. Joseph Graham George Humble John Percival
James Greener Jeremiah Kendall Ernest Robson
William Guy John March Harry O. Thompson
Robert Watson
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"Love conquers all; even death"
NamesC97.02
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