Organ, Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist

Wesleyan Methodist Church, Fines Road, Medomsley,  DH8 6QR

Now Medomsley Methodist Church

1914-18

Dedicated February 1920 by Rev. W. Wright.

Organ officially opened by Mrs. Simpson of High Bradley Farm, one of the oldest members of the church.

Brass

Organ made by Harrison and Harrison of Durham.

To the Glory of God
and in Honoured Memory of
(Names)
Who laid down their lives during the Great War 1914 – 1918

“Greater love hath no man than this “

Pipe organ.

A plaque 6 inches high x 14 inches wide set on wood pattress 1 inch wider all round (15cms x 36cms x 2.5cms) bears the dedication inside a single line border.

The lettering is in elaborate capitals.

1. The church was rebuilt in 1989. Presumably the organ was disposed of then and the plaque kept. The plaque was originally affixed to the organ.

2. Mrs Simpson, who opened the organ, had “always been a worthy supporter of the cause of Methodism and is also one of the oldest members.”

Photos: C. Sanders

Blaydon Courier
21/02/1920 reports dedication

Consett Guardian
20/02/1920 reports dedication.

Source of quotation:
“Greater love hath . . .” St. John 15 v 13

C. Sanders;
Dorothy Hall

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