Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1914-18 1939-45 Thornhill Methodist
Reference
S140.013
Place
SUNDERLAND
Original Location
Thornhill United Methodist
Present Location
It changed its name to Burn Park Methodist in the 1970s.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
1920
Memorial Description
Two stained glass windows of a single light each. Left hand light shows Jesus looking towards the right hand light, where there is s saint with an arm round the shoulders of a kneeling man looking towards Jesus. The dedication is carried across the foot of both lights.
Inscription
To the glory of God & in memory of those who fought / & those who fell in the two wars 1914-1919 and 1939-1945
Names
None
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
C.W. Wilson & Sons, Sunderland.
Notes
1. The window was altered in 1950 to refer to both wars.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Sunderland Echo 13/09/1920.
Sunderland Echo 13/09/1920.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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