Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 St. Philip and St. James
Reference
T57.02
Place
TOW LAW
Map ref
NY 123389
Original Location
Church of St.Philip and St.James , Church Lane.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
b. Unveiled 21st October 1950 by the Bishop of Jarrow.
Memorial Description
Two single lancet stained glass windows.
The left hand light shows St.Oswald carring a large cross. Underneath is a minister in robes reading from the Bible to kneeling soldiers. At the bottom is a large bowl of poppies.
The right hand light shows St.Aidan at top, and underneath is the minister in the same pose reading from a lectern in church with choristers sitting in choir stalls on left.
The plaque is rectangular, the lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
The left hand light shows St.Oswald carring a large cross. Underneath is a minister in robes reading from the Bible to kneeling soldiers. At the bottom is a large bowl of poppies.
The right hand light shows St.Aidan at top, and underneath is the minister in the same pose reading from a lectern in church with choristers sitting in choir stalls on left.
The plaque is rectangular, the lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Stone plaque
Inscription
and in grateful memory of
the men of Tow Law who
gave their lives in the two
Great Wars 1914-18 and 1939-45
these windows and tablets
are erected by their friends.
Names
None
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; David Charlesworth; Dorothy Hall
Durham County Archives Service of Unveiling (Ref. EP/TL2/32)
Durham County Archives Service of Unveiling (Ref. EP/TL2/32)
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; David Charlesworth; Dorothy Hall
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