Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. Peter
Reference
S113.09
Place
SACRISTON
Map ref
NZ 238476
Original Location
North wall of St.Peter’s Church (Closed)
Present Location
Hartlepool Museum and Art Gallery as a prime example of the artist’s work.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled September 1922 by Col. Blackett, M.B.E., dedicated by Rural Dean, Rev. R. Watson.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window “of beautiful design”. There are two lights.
The left hand light has, at top, a roundel containing a shield with the red and yellow vertical striped colours of Northumbria. Below this is a soldier looking upwards to an angel in red who is pointing towards the other window. Behind the soldier is a scene of stumps of trees and devastation.
The right hand light has a roundel with a red cross at centre. The risen Christ, wearing a crown of thorns, is holding his hand towards the soldier. Below him is the empty tomb with the shadow of the three crosses of crucifixion faintly seen.
The dedication is carried at the bottom in white lettering on a black background.
The left hand light has, at top, a roundel containing a shield with the red and yellow vertical striped colours of Northumbria. Below this is a soldier looking upwards to an angel in red who is pointing towards the other window. Behind the soldier is a scene of stumps of trees and devastation.
The right hand light has a roundel with a red cross at centre. The risen Christ, wearing a crown of thorns, is holding his hand towards the soldier. Below him is the empty tomb with the shadow of the three crosses of crucifixion faintly seen.
The dedication is carried at the bottom in white lettering on a black background.
Inscription
hadst not gone
before
and taught us
who would dare to follow.
This window commemorates /those of this parish who
made the supreme sacrifice /in the Great War 1914-1918
Names
None. See S113.04
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Philip Bennison
Notes
1. At the unveiling ceremony, there was a deficit of £10 on the cost of memorial and stained glass window. £14 was contributed in the offertory.
2. The church has now re-opened under the title of “The Old Church” featuring café, theatre and art gallery.
2. The church has now re-opened under the title of “The Old Church” featuring café, theatre and art gallery.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Durham County Advertiser 15/09/1923
Shields Daily News 14/09/1922
St.Peter’s Magazine August 1922 reports that the windows are already in position, but that the necessary funds have not yet been raised, about £35 being outstanding.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 23/12/1921 reports proposals for plaque and SGW; 01/09/1922 reports proposed unveiling with description; 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Stanley News 14/09/1922 reports unveiling.
The Advertiser 05/11/2011 reports change of use of church.
Source of quotation
“If thou hadst not gone before . . .” Imitation of Christ Book III On Inward Consolation Ch.XVIII; Thomas à Kempis
Durham County Advertiser 15/09/1923
Shields Daily News 14/09/1922
St.Peter’s Magazine August 1922 reports that the windows are already in position, but that the necessary funds have not yet been raised, about £35 being outstanding.
Chester-le-Street Chronicle 23/12/1921 reports proposals for plaque and SGW; 01/09/1922 reports proposed unveiling with description; 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 16/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 15/09/1922 reports unveiling.
Stanley News 14/09/1922 reports unveiling.
The Advertiser 05/11/2011 reports change of use of church.
Source of quotation
“If thou hadst not gone before . . .” Imitation of Christ Book III On Inward Consolation Ch.XVIII; Thomas à Kempis
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Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall; Bill Heslop (Durham Diocesan Office); John L. Dixon
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