Stained Glass Window and Plaques 1914-18 1939-45 Presbyterian

Wallsend Presbyterian Church, Border Road, Wallsend

St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church (closed)

St Cuthbert’s United Reformed and Methodist Partnership, corner of Heaton Road and Cardigan Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 5HE  NZ 26807 65219

In the centre of the Heaton Presbyterian memorials.

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45

a. Unveiled April 24th 1921 by Ald. J.T. McIlvenna.

Stained glass window, brass plaque.

a.  M. Forster Engraver Newcastle

b.  E.H. Thew Newcastle upon Tyne

a
This window is dedicated
to the
glory of God
and
in remembrance of those
connected with this church
who fell in the Great War
1914-19

(Names)

Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.

b.
Also to the memory of
those who gave their lives in
the Second World War
1939-1945

(Names)

Memorial window of two lights.

In the left hand light, the angel is sitting outside the empty tomb, with the words “He is risen” underneath.

The right hand light depicts the Apostle Peter and two Marys carrying ointment jars, with Golgotha in the background.

Underneath are the words “He is not here”. In the oculus is the risen Christ seated in glory with a crown on his lap.

The brass plaque is 36 inches high x 24 inches wide (91cms x 61cms).

It sits on an oak pattress which is 3 inches (8cms) wider all round.

There is a border of a double red line, and at the top a red ribbon bears the words “To the glory of God”, the lettering of which adjusts in size to fit the width of the ribbon.

Underneath the dates and above the names is a palm leaf enamelled brown (orange?).

The names are inside a panel designed to look like a scroll, and listed in two columns.

The quotation at the bottom is in red.

All lettering is in sans serif capitals

The pattress has been extended below to accommodate a brass plaque for 1939-1945 14 inches high x 24 inches wide (36cms x 61cms).

Photos: Ralph Gould; Tony Harding; James Pasby

Illustrated Chronicle
22/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling.

Northern Echo
16/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling;
25/04/1921 reports unveiling.

Shields Daily News
25/04/1921 reports the unveiling.

Source of quotation
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” St. John 15 v 13

Ralph W. Gould;
Mr. Peter Smith (Steward, St. Andrew’s Church);
Tony Harding;
Dorothy Hall;
Michael Mulhern