Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. James
Reference
S18.06
Place
SHILBOTTLE
Map ref
NU 196087
Original Location
St. James' Church, Middle Road.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 13th November 1921 by the Duke of Northumberland. Dedicated by the Rev. Canon Blackett Ord, Archdeacon of Northumberland.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of three lights, forming the great East Window, depicting the Calvary group with the text "Son, behold Thy mother".. The centre light shows Christ Crucified, with the words "Father into Thy hands I commend my spirit" in a scroll over his head. The left hand light shows Mary looking towards the cross, with the words "I if I be lifted up from the earth" in a red panel above her head. In the right hand light is St.John also gazing at the cross, and over his head is a red panel with the words "will draw all men unto me" which completes the text from the other side. There are two angels in the small panes above.
Inscription
None (See reredos, S18.01) see link below.
Names
None
Cost
£220
How money was raised
Mothers and wives of Shilbottle and district.
English Heritage Listing
In Grade II* Listed Building
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Prof. R.G. Hatton, Armstrong College, Newcastle University; Built by Reed, Millican & Co., Newcastle.
Notes
1. £400 was raised, which also helped to fund the panelling S18.01
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown; D.Riches
Alnwick & County Gazette 12/11/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 19/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 20/12/1919 reports decision to have a window.
Morpeth Herald 26/12/1919 reports proposals.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 12/11/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 19/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 20/12/1919 reports decision to have a window.
Morpeth Herald 26/12/1919 reports proposals.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; the late David Wilkinson; David Riches (East Coquet Local History Society); J. Brown; Dorothy Hall
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