Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Queen of Martyrs R.C.
Reference
E67.07
Place
ESH WINNING
Map ref
NZ 190421
Original Location
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Newhouse Esh Winning
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled June 1920 by Father Beech, P.P.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of two lights depicting the Resurrection. The left hand light shows an angel telling Mary Magdalene at the entrance to the tomb: “He is risen, he is not here.” The right hand light shows Jesus saying to Mary: “I ascend unto my Father and your Father”.
Below is a plaque 2 feet 8 inches high x 3 feet 2 inches wide made of a green marble moulded frame containing a white marble panel which bears the dedication. This is set on a pattress 3 feet 6 inches wide x 3 feet 1 inch high. The dedication for both wars are on the left, the names are listed in a single column on the right. All lettering is in Roman capitals.
Below is a plaque 2 feet 8 inches high x 3 feet 2 inches wide made of a green marble moulded frame containing a white marble panel which bears the dedication. This is set on a pattress 3 feet 6 inches wide x 3 feet 1 inch high. The dedication for both wars are on the left, the names are listed in a single column on the right. All lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Marble.
Inscription
a. In your prayers / remember those of / Newhouse Parish / who died in the / war of / 1914 to 1918.
b. And of those /who died in the / war of / 1939 to 1945.
b. And of those /who died in the / war of / 1939 to 1945.
Names
Notes
1. This church has had four names, including St. Mary.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Wearside Catholic News 26/06/1920 carries brief report of unveiling.
Wearside Catholic News 26/06/1920 carries brief report of unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Queen of Martyrs R.C. (E67.07)
ESH WINNING Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church
Matthew Brannen
Patrick Cairns
In your prayers Michael McElwee
remember those of John W. Hogan
Newhouse Parish Henry Hayton
who died in the Edward Ryans
War of Peter Brett
1914 to 1918 Patrick Grinnion
William Groody
William Hanley
John Walker
Thomas McKenna
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And of those John Hughes
who died in the Peter McGinn
War of Thomas Peel
1939 to 1945 Bernard Caygill
NamesE67.07
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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