Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Thanks for Peace 1914-18 St. Luke
Reference
W7.20
Place
WALLSEND
Map ref
NZ 299663
Original Location
St. Luke's Church, south aisle, adjacent to the entrance to the Lady Chapel.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled July 16th 1922 by Mr. J. Brown, Senior Superintendent of the Sunday School; dedicated by Canon Nicholson
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of three lights, depicting
(left) King David, with the words "I will praise the name of God with song and will magnify him with thanksgiving" in a scroll to the left and over the figure's head.
(Centre) Christ with arm raised in blessing.
(Right) Joshua, carrying a spear with a pennant on which is written "Be strong and of good courage". The names "David" and "Joshua" are written in capitals below the figures. Below Christ are the words "My Peace I Give Unto You".
The dedication is at the base of the two outer windows, made by blackening the background and removing the paint to let the clear letters show.
(left) King David, with the words "I will praise the name of God with song and will magnify him with thanksgiving" in a scroll to the left and over the figure's head.
(Centre) Christ with arm raised in blessing.
(Right) Joshua, carrying a spear with a pennant on which is written "Be strong and of good courage". The names "David" and "Joshua" are written in capitals below the figures. Below Christ are the words "My Peace I Give Unto You".
The dedication is at the base of the two outer windows, made by blackening the background and removing the paint to let the clear letters show.
Inscription
Left hand window:
To the glory of God and as a
thank offering for Victory and Peace
Right hand window:
From the Sunday School
Teachers and Scholars
thank offering for Victory and Peace
Right hand window:
Teachers and Scholars
Names
None.
Who commissioned
Teachers and scholars of the Sunday School
Notes
1. This was unveiled in the afternoon of the day on which the east window was unveiled.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Ralph Gould; Tony Harding
Shields Daily News 17/07/1922 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 15/07/1922 reports proposed unveiling.
South Shields Gazette 17/07/1922 reports unveiling.
Shields Daily News 17/07/1922 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 15/07/1922 reports proposed unveiling.
South Shields Gazette 17/07/1922 reports unveiling.
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; Michael Mulhern
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