Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 St. George
Reference
G39.029
Place
GATESHEAD
Map ref
2562
Original Location
St. George’s Church, Durham Road, Shipcote. In south aisle.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 21st Feb. 1920 by Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of three lights, on the theme of the Resurrection. It depicts Christ rising from the tomb, with the words "I am the Resurrection and the Life". On either side is an angel bearing a trumpet, and below are soldiers guarding the empty tomb.
At the base of the centre is an angel bearing a scroll on which are the words "Greater love . . . friend". In right and left openings are the badges of the N.F. and the D.L.I. Below this is the dedication.
Underneath is a brass plaque bearing the names. It has a chequered border, otherwise is very plain. The names are listed in five columns divided by vertical lines. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
At the base of the centre is an angel bearing a scroll on which are the words "Greater love . . . friend". In right and left openings are the badges of the N.F. and the D.L.I. Below this is the dedication.
Underneath is a brass plaque bearing the names. It has a chequered border, otherwise is very plain. The names are listed in five columns divided by vertical lines. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
On window:
To the glory of God and in memory of the men of St. George’s Congregation / and Parish who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 to 1919.
On plaque:
This tablet records the honoured names of the men who / went forth from this church and parish, and laid down their lives / for the sacred cause of liberty in the Great War 1914 to 1919
To the glory of God and in memory of the men of St. George’s Congregation / and Parish who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 to 1919.
On plaque:
This tablet records the honoured names of the men who / went forth from this church and parish, and laid down their lives / for the sacred cause of liberty in the Great War 1914 to 1919
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Atkinson Bros., Newcastle. Edward H. Thew of Newcastle.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders
Newcastle Daily Journal 21/02/1920 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 20/02/1920 page 7 reports proposed unveiling; 21/02/1920 reports unveiling “this afternoon”; 23/02/1920 page 16
Newcastle Daily Courant 23/02/1920 page 3
Northern Echo 21/02/1920 carries brief notice of unveiling today
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/10/1919 reports commissioning of Atkinson Bros. to make the window.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 18/02/1920 reports the proposed unveiling on the coming Saturday; 23/02/1920 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man . . .” St.John 15 v 13
Newcastle Daily Journal 21/02/1920 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 20/02/1920 page 7 reports proposed unveiling; 21/02/1920 reports unveiling “this afternoon”; 23/02/1920 page 16
Newcastle Daily Courant 23/02/1920 page 3
Northern Echo 21/02/1920 carries brief notice of unveiling today
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/10/1919 reports commissioning of Atkinson Bros. to make the window.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 18/02/1920 reports the proposed unveiling on the coming Saturday; 23/02/1920 reports unveiling.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man . . .” St.John 15 v 13
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; C. Sanders; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 St. George (G39.029)
GATESHEAD St. George's Church, Shipcote
This has not been compared with either a good photo or the original.
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This tablet records the honoured names of the men who
went forth from this church and parish, and laid down their lives
for the sacred cause of liberty in the Great War 1914 to 1919
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Lieut. R.W. Potter Lce Corpl. A.T. Woodhead Pte. R. Dobson
2nd Lieut. J.W. Arkless Gunner A.N. Hogarth " F. Duxfield
" H.A. Bowman " H. Howstan " W.D. Eaton
" J.M. Martin " J.C.B. Robson " J.G. Forster
" J. Potter " W. Smith " L.A. Harding
" T.P. Prudham Sapper R.S. Hume " J.W. Harrison
" H.F. Waud " E.W. Stephenson " I. Hawkins
Staff.Sgt. J. Tait Driver W. Attwater " S. Hick
Sergt. F.C. Crocker Rifleman H. McQuillan " W. Hindmarsh
" G.N. Elwen " E.B. Wilson " W. Hoggan
" W. Glen Trooper J.R. Haag " C.C. Iley
" R. Totton 2nd Air Mc R.W. Blacklock " R.C. Keedy
Corpl.J. Dellow Pte. F. Adamson " W.L. Keen
" R. Elliott " H. Ainsworth " W. Kipping
" J. Riddell " S.T. Alexander " A. Lacey
" J.J. Tarrant " W.H. Attwood " R.R. Lamb
" T.W. Wilkinson " M. Bowman " W.E. Lowery
" W.W. Wilson " J. Chantler " H.N. Metcalfe
" C. Winter " S. Clark " J. Morgan
LceCorpl. A.H. Anderson " J. Dellow " J. Murray
" J. Wilson " A.V. Dixon " O.B. Murray
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Column 4 Column 5
Pte. G. Newton Pte. F.N. Telford
" T.W. Nichol " J. Truran
" G.O. Nixon " J. Verow
" M. Ovington " A. Welch
" G.W.S. Ranson " H. Whittaker
" T.W.E. Ritchie " H. Williams
" J. Robson " J. Wilson
" P.L. Robson " W. Wilson
" R.J. Sayer Warr.Off. G. Newton
" R.M. Scott Chief Off F.J. Brewis
" T. Scott Chief.Eng J. Tinn
" M. Sheldon Petty Off J. Mack
" D. Simpson " J.J. Stephenson
" R.R. Stobbs Stoker J.J. Tulip
" E. Sutherland A.B. T.E. Brown
" J. Sutherland " R. Lurrie
" H.C. Sutton " A. Kennedy
" J.W. Sutton " J.W. Mason
" W. Tait Lieut. Hugh Donald Munro
" J.G. Taylor
" S. Taylor
NamesG39.29
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