Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window and Plaque South Africa 1899-1902 St. Luke
Reference
W7.08
Place
WALLSEND
Map ref
NZ 299662
Original Location
St. Luke's Parish Church, Hugh Street / Frank Street. In west wall of baptistry.
Which war
South Africa 1899-1902
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of three lights, each depicting a parable from the Gospel of St. Luke, viz.
(left) is of the parable of the Fig Tree, (Luke XIII v.6-9);
(centre) is of the lost piece of silver (Luke XV v.8);
(right) is of the Prodigal Son (Luke XV v 11-32).
The references are at the base of each window is black capital lettering.
There is a plaque of brass in a 2 inch wide oak frame, total width 22 inches by ? inches high. There is a single line red border. In the top left hand corner is a cross enamelled red. The lettering is in black, with some red initials and the dates in red, using elaborate lettering.
(left) is of the parable of the Fig Tree, (Luke XIII v.6-9);
(centre) is of the lost piece of silver (Luke XV v.8);
(right) is of the Prodigal Son (Luke XV v 11-32).
The references are at the base of each window is black capital lettering.
There is a plaque of brass in a 2 inch wide oak frame, total width 22 inches by ? inches high. There is a single line red border. In the top left hand corner is a cross enamelled red. The lettering is in black, with some red initials and the dates in red, using elaborate lettering.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
and in grateful remembrance of the heroic
Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men
of Northumbrian Regiments
who fell in the South African War of 1899-1901
This window is filled with stained glass by
the inhabitants of the Parish and friends.
Names
None
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Plaque Edward H. Thew, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Tony Harding
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; Tony Harding
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