Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Parish and Wreford-Brown N.F. 1914-18 St. Luke
Reference
U8.05
Place
USHAW MOOR
Map ref
NZ 225423
Original Location
St. Luke’s Church. At east end above the altar.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 7th May 1921 by Hon. Joseph Pease; dedicated by Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
East window. Two lights were given in memory of the men of the parish who died. The third light on the right is dedicated to Mr. Wreford Brown.
The left hand light depicts the three kings at Christ’s birth. The central light depicts Christ’s death on the cross. The right hand light carries the picture of Christ in glory. At his feet are seated two angels in white looking up at him. The heads of two other saints are in roundels alongside.
The circular oculus above the central light appears to show the Holy Spirit.
The dedications are at the foot of each light in black Gothic lettering.
There was a bronze plaque which carried the dedication and the names of the men who fell.
The left hand light depicts the three kings at Christ’s birth. The central light depicts Christ’s death on the cross. The right hand light carries the picture of Christ in glory. At his feet are seated two angels in white looking up at him. The heads of two other saints are in roundels alongside.
The circular oculus above the central light appears to show the Holy Spirit.
The dedications are at the foot of each light in black Gothic lettering.
There was a bronze plaque which carried the dedication and the names of the men who fell.
Inscription
Left hand lancet:
To the Glory of God
Erected by the Mother’s Union
Centre lancet:
To the Glory of God
Gifted by the congregation
Right hand lancet:
Erected by the family and relatives of
Capt. C. Wreford-Brown D.S.O. and Temp
Capt. O.C. Wreford-Brown Northumberland
Fusiliers who fell in the Great War
Oculus
Erected by the Children
Erected by the Mother’s Union
Gifted by the congregation
Capt. C. Wreford-Brown D.S.O. and Temp
Capt. O.C. Wreford-Brown Northumberland
Fusiliers who fell in the Great War
Erected by the Children
Names
See above, and U8.03
How money was raised
(1.) Mother’s Union;
(2.) Public subscription;
(3.) Family and relatives of the Wreford-Browns.
(2.) Public subscription;
(3.) Family and relatives of the Wreford-Browns.
Notes
1. The service was conducted by Rev. Gerald Wreford Brown. C.F.
2. Oswald Eric Wreford-Brown Every Name A Story entry
3. Claude Wreford Wreford-Brown Every Name A Story entry
2. Oswald Eric Wreford-Brown Every Name A Story entry
3. Claude Wreford Wreford-Brown Every Name A Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Illustrated Chronicle 07/05/1921 reports unveiling this afternoon.
Northern Echo 09/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 13/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland County Chronicle 12/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 07/05/1921 reports unveiling this afternoon.
Northern Echo 09/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 13/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland County Chronicle 12/05/1921 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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