Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Dixon 1918 Christ Church
Reference
G39.019
Place
GATESHEAD
Map ref
NZ 254623
Original Location
Christ Church, Bewick Road / Gladstone Terrace, Bensham. In south wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 14th August 1921 by Vicar, Rev. S. Davison
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of two lights depicting in a wooded setting (left) the crucified Christ and (right) a soldier raising his hand in greeting to the cross. The dedication runs across the foot of both lights, using archaic capitals.
Inscription
memory of bombardier Edmund Dixon RGA
son of the late William and Jessie Dixon
Gateshead killed in action
near Mont Kemmel Sept. 6th 1918 while
serving his country aged 37 years.
Names
See above
Present condition
Damaged. The pane carrying the dedication is broken.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Gateshead Stained Glass Co. Designer - Mr. J. Eadie Reid of Kew Gardens.
Notes
1. The church has closed. It has been bought by a Roman Catholic sect called Pius X. The memorials are to remain in situ.
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Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown, James Pasby
Shields Daily News 15/08/1921 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 15/08/1921 reports unveiling
Northern Echo 15/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 20/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 15/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Shields Daily News 15/08/1921 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 15/08/1921 reports unveiling
Northern Echo 15/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 20/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 15/08/1921 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; James Pasby; Janet Brown; Bill Heslop (Durham Diocesan Office); John L. Dixon; Dorothy Hall
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