Memorial Details
Memorial
Tableau 1939-45 St. Nicholas
Reference
W99.04
Place
WEST BOLDON
Map ref
NZ 350611
Original Location
St. Nicholas’ Church, The Folly. In the north aisle
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
1946
Memorial Description
Scene showing St. Timothy and St. Stephen in half relief resting on a small shelf with a support underneath of foliage. St. Timothy is shown as a knight in armour, carrying a shield which has “Fight the Good Fight” carried on a gold ribbon. St. Stephen is shown as a bishop in a red robe kneeling and praying. They are set against a gold background, at the top of which is a red cross with rays radiating out. Both are gazing up at the cross.
The inscription is on a brass plaque 8 inches high x 38 inches long (203mm x 912mm) set across the front edge of the shelf. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
The inscription is on a brass plaque 8 inches high x 38 inches long (203mm x 912mm) set across the front edge of the shelf. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
?Plaster figures, brass plaque, wood shelf.
Inscription
Placed here in 1946 by their fellow worshippers in grateful affection R.I.P.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Fellow worshippers
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding
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