Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 Durham Road Wesleyan Methodist
Reference
S140.075
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
5455
Original Location
Durham Road Wesleyan Methodist
Present Location
Plaque -St.John’s Methodist Church, Ashbrooke.
Window - unknown
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 23rd January 1921 by Rev. William Cooke formerly of this circuit
Memorial Description
Stained Glass Window
Plaque 4 feet high x 2 feet 6 inches wide. It is set in a fluted marble frame 10 inches wide. On the main plaque there is a wide border of string design culminating in squares at the corners, all raised in half relief. The names are listed in two columns divided by a vertical line. Lettering is in raised elongated Roman capitals for the dedication and sans serif capitals for the names.
Plaque 4 feet high x 2 feet 6 inches wide. It is set in a fluted marble frame 10 inches wide. On the main plaque there is a wide border of string design culminating in squares at the corners, all raised in half relief. The names are listed in two columns divided by a vertical line. Lettering is in raised elongated Roman capitals for the dedication and sans serif capitals for the names.
Materials used
Bronze plaque in marble frame.
Inscription
Durham Road Wesleyan Church / Roll of Honour / This tablet was erected to the Glory of God / and to record the names of the men / associated with this church who served / in the Great European War 1914 - 1919 / to maintain the laws of truth and righteousness / and preserve inviolate the homes of Britain
Names
Notes
1. Journal 19/05/2008 reports Mike Christopher accidentally finding notebooks written by Arthur S. Witherington, named on this memorial, and eventually publishing them under the title of “Whizz-bangs, Boche and Woolly Bears”. The notebooks were Lieut. Witherington’s personal accounts of active service from 1914-18. He served with Territorial Force (3rd Northumbria County of Durham Brigade) Royal Field Artillery in France, Belgium and Germany.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Tony Harding)
Sunderland Echo 22/01/1921 gives notice of unveiling of memorial window and roll of honour. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Sunderland Echo 22/01/1921 gives notice of unveiling of memorial window and roll of honour. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 Durham Road Wesleyan Methodist (S140.075)
Durham Road Wesleyan Church
Roll of Honour
This tablet was erected to the Glory of God
and to record the names of the men
associated with this church who served
in the Great European War 1914 - 1919
to maintain the laws of truth and righteousness
and preserve inviolate the homes of Britain
Allison, Thomas Sergt. 7th D.L.I. Milburn, Wilton L. Lieut. R.A.F.
Allsop, William Dvr. R.F.A. Murray, Alfred R. M. Mar. H.M.T.
Atkinson, J. Sapr. R.A.R.E. Murray, Charles W. Lieut. R.F.A.
Baillie, Andrew W. Pte. R.A.M.C. Murray, Cyril A. Lieut. N.F.
Banks, William E. Pte. 7th D.L.I. Murray, Arnold E. Appce. H.M.T.
Barkes, James Sergt. R.A.F. Parker, Henry Pte. R.A.S.C.
Bland, William Pte. K.L.I. Reed, Arthur P. Major R.A.F.
Bond, Samuel Pte. 5th N.F. Reed, Charles W. (CdeG) Capt. R.G.A.
Bond, Thomas Pte. 7th D.L.I. Reed, Ernest Corpl. R.E.
Botcherby, R.W. A.B. R.N.D. Riches, Douglas Corpl. I.W.T.
Botcherby, W.B. Pte. R.A.M.C. Roseberry, Thomas AirMec. R.A.F.
Brough, Francis Pte. W.Y.Rgt. Scott, John T. Pte. R.A.M.C.
Brown, Thomas H. Pte. R.A.S.C. Smith, Charles E. Gnr. R.N.
Brown, Robert Lieut. M.G.C. Smith, John Pte. S.F.
Brown, W. Cuthbert (M.C)Capt.. 20th D.L.I. Smith, George S. Dvr. R.F.A.
Brydon, John Sergt. 18th D.L.I. Smith, Robert E. Sapr. R.E.
Brydon, Thomas Corpl. 7th D.L.I. Stanton, Robert A Dvr. R.A.S.C.
Burton, Frederick A. Dvr. R.A.S.C. Stokoe, Miles B. 2nd Lt. R.E.
Cameron, Allan G. Lieut. R.G.A. Stokoe, Ralph Corpl. R.A.M.C.
Cooke, Douglas E. (M.C.)Lieut. D.L.I. Taylorson, Alfred (M.M.) Sergt. C.E.F.
Cooke, R. Gordon 2nd Lt. R.G.A. Taylorson, James D. Lieut. R.G.A.
Donaldson, Henry Sgt.Mjr. 26th D.L.I. Taylorson, John B. Pte. K.O.Y.L.I.
Donkin, Walter B. Sgt.Mjr. R.A. Thompson, Albert A. AirMec. R.A.F.
Douglas, Alfred G. Pte. 22nd D.L.I. Thompson, J.Ridley (M.M.)Lieut. D.L.I.
Douthwaite, John T. Engr. Mer.M Thurlbeck, George E, Sapr. R.E.
Ellis, Albert Pte. R.A.O.C. Thurlbeck, John S. Artcr AN.N.
Fraser, Louis Pte. R.A.M.C. Thurlbeck, William Dvr. S.A.R.E.
Goddard, James Pte. 6th Y.I. Vasey, Walter Bombr R.G.A.
Goodfellow, Albert E. Pte. R.G.A. Watson, J. Seymour Lieut. Tk. Cps
Haddock, Richard L. Comdr R.N.R. Watson, Nelson Lieut. R.N.R.
Haddock, Gilbert F. Pte. 7th D.L.I. Watson, John G. Sergt. R.A.F.
Haddock, William (M.C.) Lieut. 1 W.Y.I. Watson, Tom E. Pte. N.F.
Hedinburgh, William St.Wkr. R.A.S.C. Wigglesworth, G.W. Pte. 7th D.L.I.
Heiniger, A. Dvr. R.F.A. Wilkinson, James W. F.Q.M.S. R.F.A.
Howey, Stanley Cadet 7th D.L.I. Wilkinson, Henry L.Cpl 8th Ldn.Rt.
Hudson, Robert M. 2nd Lt. R.E. Williams, Percy R. Stoker R.N.
Hutchinson, J.P. (M.C.) Lieut. R.F.A. Wilson, Roger E. Pte. K.O.Y.L.I.
Johnson, J. Dixon Capt. R.A.M.C. Wilson, Charles W. Pte. 2/7th S.F.
Jopling, Ford S. 2nd Lt. S.H. Witherington, Arthur S. Lieut. R.F.A.
Marshall, Frederick W. Pte. A.V.C. Woodley, Harold Pte. C.E.F.
Marshall, Richard Pte. D.L.I. Woodley, Robert A. Capt. 4th B.R.
Marshall, Richard H. A.B. R.N.R. Wright, Thomas W. W.Optr R.A.F.
NamesS140.075
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