Stained Glass Window Parish and Wreford-Brown N.F. 1914-18 St. Luke

St. Luke’s Church.

At east end above the altar.

1914-18

Unveiled 7th May 1921 by Hon. Joseph Pease; dedicated by Bishop of Durham.

(1.) Mother’s Union;
(2.) Public subscription;
(3.) Family and relatives of the Wreford-Browns.

Left hand lancet:
To the Glory of God
Erected by the Mothers’ 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

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.

1. The service was conducted by Rev. Gerald Wreford Brown. C.F.

2.  See Oswald Eric Wreford-Brown’s Every Name A Story entry

3. See Claude Wreford Wreford-Brown’s Every Name A Story entry

Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby

Auckland County Chronicle
12/05/1921 reports unveiling.

Consett and Stanley Chronicle
13/05/1921 reports unveiling.

Illustrated Chronicle
07/05/1921 reports unveiling this afternoon.

Northern Echo
09/05/1921 reports unveiling.

C. Sanders;
Tony Harding;
Dorothy Hall

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