Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1917 St. John the Baptist
Reference
Q2.03
Place
QUEBEC
Map ref
NZ 177438
Original Location
Church of St. John the Baptist, Front Street. (Closed)
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated January 22nd 1917 by Dr. Quirk, Bishop of Jarrow.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of three lights. The central light depicts Christ on the Cross. Above him is an angel with a scroll bearing the words “Be thou faithful unto death. Rev.II.10”. The dedication is carried along the bottom of the light, using elaborate white capitals.
The lights bear individual dedications. See Notes below.
The lights bear individual dedications. See Notes below.
Inscription
In memory of those from this parish who / died for England in the Great War
Names
Notes
1. The central light is dedicated to Capt. Vincent Burgoyne-Johnson, eldest son of Major & Mrs. Burgoyne-Johnson. Captain Luther Vincent Burgoyne- Johnson is also recorded on a War Memorial at Saltburn on Sea - one of several places the Burgoyne-Johnson family had property.
2. The south window is dedicated to the memory of Private Edward Rust, the elder son of the Vicar, Rev. Rust.
3. The north light is dedicated to other soldier members of the parish.
4. The church closed in February 2011. The stained glass windows are considered to be part of the fabric of the building and will remain in situ.
5. 2015 - The church has been converted to a private dwelling.
2. The south window is dedicated to the memory of Private Edward Rust, the elder son of the Vicar, Rev. Rust.
3. The north light is dedicated to other soldier members of the parish.
4. The church closed in February 2011. The stained glass windows are considered to be part of the fabric of the building and will remain in situ.
5. 2015 - The church has been converted to a private dwelling.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon
Illustrated Chronicle 23/09/1916 reports application for faculty
Newcastle Journal 23/01/1917 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Auckland and County Chronicle 25/01/1917 reports dedication.
Durham Chronicle 26/01/1917 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Be thou faithful unto death . . .” Revelation 2 v 10
Illustrated Chronicle 23/09/1916 reports application for faculty
Newcastle Journal 23/01/1917 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Auckland and County Chronicle 25/01/1917 reports dedication.
Durham Chronicle 26/01/1917 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Be thou faithful unto death . . .” Revelation 2 v 10
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; Durham Diocesan Office; Ian Murray
Research In Progress
All the names on this memorial have been researched. See Every Name a Story entries.
Stained Glass Window 1917 St. John the Baptist (Q2.03)
QUEBEC St. John the Baptist Church
In memory of L. Vincent Burgoyne Johnson In memory of those from this parish who In memory of Edwd. Rust
Capt. 8th D.L.I. died for England in the Great War Pte.4th Yorks.
Names Q2.03
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