Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1939-45 St. Mary the Virgin
Reference
S123.03
Place
SHINCLIFFE
Map ref
NZ 291407
Original Location
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, off Willow Tree Avenue.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 9th November 1947
Memorial Description
Stained glass lancet window of single light, depicting David and Jonathan. At top is a shepherd’s crook with the name “David”. At centre David and Jonathan are depicted, with Jonathan’s arm on David’s shoulder and the words “The Lord be between thee and me” on a scroll above. Below them is another scroll with the word “Friendship”. Below this again is a crown with the name “Jonathan”. At the bottom are the dates “1939-1945”.
The names are listed in a single column on a wooden plaque made to fit the tapering sloping sill. Measurements 24 inches high x 18 inches wide tapering to 36 inches wide. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
The names are listed in a single column on a wooden plaque made to fit the tapering sloping sill. Measurements 24 inches high x 18 inches wide tapering to 36 inches wide. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Light oak?
Inscription
In thanksgiving for / those who returned in / safety and in memory of / the fallen
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; James Pasby
Durham County Record Office EP/Shi 2/24 Order of Service for unveiling.
Durham County Record Office EP/Shi 2/24 Order of Service for unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders
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Stained Glass Window 1939-45 St. Mary the Virgin (S123.03)
SHINCLIFFE St. Mary the Virgin Church
In thanksgiving for
those who returned in
safety and in memory of
the fallen
Aubrey Sidney Alderson
Eddie Morgan
William Eric A.S. Pape
John William Robson
John Ellis Young
NamesS123.03
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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