Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaques 1914-18 1939-45 Presbyterian
Reference
W7.12
Place
WALLSEND
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
St. Andrew's United Reformed Church (formerly Wallsend Presbyterian Church), Border Road.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled April 24th 1921 by Ald. J.T. McIlvenna.
Memorial Description
Memorial window of two lights. In the left hand light, the angel is sitting outside the empty tomb, with the words "He is risen" underneath. The right hand light depicts the Apostle Peter and two Marys carrying ointment jars, with Golgotha in the background. Underneath are the words "He is not here".
In the oculus is the risen Christ seated in glory with a crown on his lap.
The brass plaque is 36 inches high x 24 inches wide (914mm x 608mm). It sits on an oak pattress which is 3 inches (76mm) wider all round. There is a border of a double red line, and at the top a red ribbon bears the words "To the glory of God", the lettering of which adjusts in size to fit the width of the ribbon. Underneath the dates and above the names is a palm leaf enamelled brown (orange?). The names are inside a panel designed to look like a scroll, and listed in two columns. The quotation at the bottom is in red. All lettering is in sans serif capitals The pattress has been extended below to accommodate a brass plaque for 1939-1945
In the oculus is the risen Christ seated in glory with a crown on his lap.
The brass plaque is 36 inches high x 24 inches wide (914mm x 608mm). It sits on an oak pattress which is 3 inches (76mm) wider all round. There is a border of a double red line, and at the top a red ribbon bears the words "To the glory of God", the lettering of which adjusts in size to fit the width of the ribbon. Underneath the dates and above the names is a palm leaf enamelled brown (orange?). The names are inside a panel designed to look like a scroll, and listed in two columns. The quotation at the bottom is in red. All lettering is in sans serif capitals The pattress has been extended below to accommodate a brass plaque for 1939-1945
Materials used
Stained glass window, brass plaque.
Inscription
a. This window is dedicated / to the / glory of God / and / in remembrance of those / connected with this church / who fell in the Great War 1914-19 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
b. Also to the memory of / those who gave their lives in / the Second World War 1939-1945
b. Also to the memory of / those who gave their lives in / the Second World War 1939-1945
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos of plaques: Ralph Gould; Tony Harding
Shields Daily News 25/04/1921 reports the unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 22/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling.
Northern Echo 16/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 25/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” St.John 15 v 13
Shields Daily News 25/04/1921 reports the unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 22/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling.
Northern Echo 16/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 25/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” St.John 15 v 13
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; Mr. Peter Smith (Steward, St. Andrew's Church); Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; Michael Mulhern
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Stained Glass Window and Plaques 1914-18 1939-45 Presbyterian (W7.12)
WALLSEND, St. Andrew's United Reformed Church.
This window is dedicated
to the
glory of God
and
in remembrance of those
connected with this church
who fell in the Great War
1914-1919
2nd Lt. A. Leslie Aitchison Gnr. Thomas Middlemiss
Pte. Peter Anderson Pte. James Millar
Pte. John S. Birss L.Cpl. William D. Moffatt
Cpl. Robert Coulter AB John Moir, R.N.D.
L.Cpl. William Cowie Pte. John Smith
P.O. Robert Dryburgh, R.N. Pte. Robert Tait
A.B. James R. Irvine, R.N.D. A.B. Stoney L. Turns, R.N.D.
L.Cpl. George T. Lyon C.P.O. William B. Turns, R.N.
Sgt. Frank McVittie Pte. James Webster
P.O. John Williams, R.N.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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Also to the memory of
those who gave their lives in
the Second World War
1939-1945
Ft.Sgt. Pilot William J. Hilton, R.A.F. 2nd.Lt. John V.C. Mason, 6th R.T. Regt.
Ch. Eng. John Robert Lynch, M.N. Ch.Eng. David Hood Maxwell, M.N.
Ch.E.R.A. Roderick Lynch, R.N. Ch.Eng. Robert Taylor, M.N.
3rd Nav. Offr. Claude Thompson, M.N.
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