Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Scott 1911 and 1916 St. Mary
Reference
L9.03
Place
LESBURY
Map ref
NU 237118
Original Location
St. Mary's Church. In south wall of nave.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Three stained glass windows, each of a single light.
Left depicts St. George in armour, whilst below is a scene of battle as it would have been in the 1914-18 War, on the Somme, with the legend "7.30 am. 1st July 1916" written in black letters, which is the time at which George Henry Scott died.
Centre depicts an angel with bright red wings holding aloft the Crown of Glory, with underneath a picture of the crest of the Queen's Regiment (a lamb carrying a standard) on the altar and surrounded by angels.
Right depicts St. Joan of Arc whilst below is a scene of battle as in her times, with the arms of St. Denis to the right.
The brass plaque bearing the dedication is on the sloping sill below the central window. There is a single line border. The lettering in lower case italics.
Left depicts St. George in armour, whilst below is a scene of battle as it would have been in the 1914-18 War, on the Somme, with the legend "7.30 am. 1st July 1916" written in black letters, which is the time at which George Henry Scott died.
Centre depicts an angel with bright red wings holding aloft the Crown of Glory, with underneath a picture of the crest of the Queen's Regiment (a lamb carrying a standard) on the altar and surrounded by angels.
Right depicts St. Joan of Arc whilst below is a scene of battle as in her times, with the arms of St. Denis to the right.
The brass plaque bearing the dedication is on the sloping sill below the central window. There is a single line border. The lettering in lower case italics.
Materials used
Brass plaque
Inscription
and to the beloved memory of my husband
Henry Hall Scott, Knight, who died on 9th Nov. 1911.
His knighthood was conferred upon him in recognition of his work
as founder of the Imperial Yeomanry for the South African War.
And
To the glorious and treasured memory of our son George Henry
Hall Scott, Captain, 7th Battalion the Queen's, who fell in action
on the 1st July 1916 in the Battle of the Somme aged 34 years.
Pro Patria.
Names
See above.
Who commissioned
Lady Scott, widow of Henry and mother of George.
English Heritage Listing
In Grade II* Listed Building
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Arthur E. Nicholson
Notes
“LESBURY CHURCH, NORTHUMBERLAND MEMORIAL WINDOWS
The Memorial consists of the three nave windows in the Church, and has been erected by Lady Scott to the memory of her husband, Sir Henry Hall Scott, founder of the Imperial Yeomanry in the South African War, and their son, George Henry Hall Scott, Captain in the 7th Battalion “The Queen’s”, who fell in the Battle of the Somme on the 1st July, 1916.
The three separate lights have been dealt with under a single scheme of design, and the idea has been to emphasize the alliance of the progressive races of civilisation against the reactionary aims of our enemies. The design also suggests that the two great leaders of the Anglo-Saxon and Latin races have for ever buried their historical animosities in combining themselves together in the cause of Progress and Freedom against the common aggressor.
In the centre light we have the Angel with uplifted arms, holding the Crown of Victory and Immortal Life to those who have fought in the Great War. The Angel wears a rich cope, on the borders of which is embroidered the “Tree of Life, bearing the twelve manner of fruits, and the leaves were for the healing of the nations” (Rev xxii, 2).
In the small picture below is a representation of “The Lamb that was slain”, enthroned on the Altar. Under the Altar will be seen kneeling figures, illustrating the words “I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the Testimony which they held” (Rev vi, 9). The four representative figures, reading from left to right, are: St Stephen, the first Christian Martyr,; St Andrew, Apostle, Martyr, and Patron Saint of Scotland; St Alban, the first Martyr in Britain; and St George, the Patron Saint of England. Their respective emblems are shown on small shields behind them. In the foreground are two adoring Angels with censers, and on the scrolls on either side are te words from the Gloria: “Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax.”
It may be mentioned that the Lamb and Flag, as shown in this picture, form the badge of the “Queen’s” Regiment.
In the right light we have Joan of Arc, the most perfect type of the true and inspired patriot, and one of the greatest figures in the history, not only of her own country, but of the whole world, and honoured not only by her own race and people, but equally so by our own nation. She holds in her right hand the sword for which she sent to Firebois at the commencement of her mission, and which is described as having crosses engraved on the blade. In her left hand she holds the celebrated banner, without which she never went into battle, on which are embroidered the words “Jhesus Maria” and a design representing Our Lord in Majesty with adoring Angel on either side. She is wearing the costume and armour which may be taken as historically correct, for the details were most precisely described of her appearance and equipment on the day of her capture at Compiegne. She wears the silver armour made for her by order of the King, and over this the “Huque dechiquette couvert de tous les côtés”, embroidered with the golden fleur-de-lys of France and lined with crimson.
The small picture below represents Joan of Arc leading her men against the besieging English outside Orleans and on the other the wooden towers built by the English to prevent a sally by the garrison.
At the top o the light two Angels hold a shield on which are emblazoned the Arms of France. The little shields on either side show the Arms granted to Joan’s family after her martyrdom and the monogram of the maid. Close to the little medallion below is a shield on the English side with the red Cross of England and on the other the Lily of France, on the small scroll are the words of the old French battle-cry, “Montjoye St Denis!”
In the left light is St George, the Patron Saint of England, arrayed in Gothic armour and wearing a laurel wreath. He grasps his banner with the red Cross of England in his right hand. At the top of the light two Angels hold a shield, on which the Cross again appears.
In the scene depicted below we have the British and French going out of the trenches side by side at 7.30 a.m. on 1st July, 1916, when the British had as their objective the village of Montauban, which the took and held, and the French the village of Hardecourt, which they also took and held.
On either side of the ornament are shields bearing on the British side the three Lions of England and on the French the Oriflamme of France.
The shields on the ornament surrounding this figure bear the English Rose, the Scotch Thistle, and the Scotch Lion, the last to an allusion to the connection of the family with Scotland.
Archibald E. Nicholson (invt. et del.) September, 1917.
2. For Capt. G.H.H. Scott see Every Name A Story
The Memorial consists of the three nave windows in the Church, and has been erected by Lady Scott to the memory of her husband, Sir Henry Hall Scott, founder of the Imperial Yeomanry in the South African War, and their son, George Henry Hall Scott, Captain in the 7th Battalion “The Queen’s”, who fell in the Battle of the Somme on the 1st July, 1916.
The three separate lights have been dealt with under a single scheme of design, and the idea has been to emphasize the alliance of the progressive races of civilisation against the reactionary aims of our enemies. The design also suggests that the two great leaders of the Anglo-Saxon and Latin races have for ever buried their historical animosities in combining themselves together in the cause of Progress and Freedom against the common aggressor.
In the centre light we have the Angel with uplifted arms, holding the Crown of Victory and Immortal Life to those who have fought in the Great War. The Angel wears a rich cope, on the borders of which is embroidered the “Tree of Life, bearing the twelve manner of fruits, and the leaves were for the healing of the nations” (Rev xxii, 2).
In the small picture below is a representation of “The Lamb that was slain”, enthroned on the Altar. Under the Altar will be seen kneeling figures, illustrating the words “I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the Testimony which they held” (Rev vi, 9). The four representative figures, reading from left to right, are: St Stephen, the first Christian Martyr,; St Andrew, Apostle, Martyr, and Patron Saint of Scotland; St Alban, the first Martyr in Britain; and St George, the Patron Saint of England. Their respective emblems are shown on small shields behind them. In the foreground are two adoring Angels with censers, and on the scrolls on either side are te words from the Gloria: “Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax.”
It may be mentioned that the Lamb and Flag, as shown in this picture, form the badge of the “Queen’s” Regiment.
In the right light we have Joan of Arc, the most perfect type of the true and inspired patriot, and one of the greatest figures in the history, not only of her own country, but of the whole world, and honoured not only by her own race and people, but equally so by our own nation. She holds in her right hand the sword for which she sent to Firebois at the commencement of her mission, and which is described as having crosses engraved on the blade. In her left hand she holds the celebrated banner, without which she never went into battle, on which are embroidered the words “Jhesus Maria” and a design representing Our Lord in Majesty with adoring Angel on either side. She is wearing the costume and armour which may be taken as historically correct, for the details were most precisely described of her appearance and equipment on the day of her capture at Compiegne. She wears the silver armour made for her by order of the King, and over this the “Huque dechiquette couvert de tous les côtés”, embroidered with the golden fleur-de-lys of France and lined with crimson.
The small picture below represents Joan of Arc leading her men against the besieging English outside Orleans and on the other the wooden towers built by the English to prevent a sally by the garrison.
At the top o the light two Angels hold a shield on which are emblazoned the Arms of France. The little shields on either side show the Arms granted to Joan’s family after her martyrdom and the monogram of the maid. Close to the little medallion below is a shield on the English side with the red Cross of England and on the other the Lily of France, on the small scroll are the words of the old French battle-cry, “Montjoye St Denis!”
In the left light is St George, the Patron Saint of England, arrayed in Gothic armour and wearing a laurel wreath. He grasps his banner with the red Cross of England in his right hand. At the top of the light two Angels hold a shield, on which the Cross again appears.
In the scene depicted below we have the British and French going out of the trenches side by side at 7.30 a.m. on 1st July, 1916, when the British had as their objective the village of Montauban, which the took and held, and the French the village of Hardecourt, which they also took and held.
On either side of the ornament are shields bearing on the British side the three Lions of England and on the French the Oriflamme of France.
The shields on the ornament surrounding this figure bear the English Rose, the Scotch Thistle, and the Scotch Lion, the last to an allusion to the connection of the family with Scotland.
Archibald E. Nicholson (invt. et del.) September, 1917.
2. For Capt. G.H.H. Scott see Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; J. Brown; Tony Harding
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
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