Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Donald M.C. 1917 St. Dominic R.C.
Reference
NUT114
Place
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 258644
Original Location
St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, New Bridge Street.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Blessed 21st June 1919 by Father Dominic Hugo, Prior, O.P.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of two lights showing (left) Blessed Jane of Aza and (right) St. Dominic. At the bottom of each light are two angels holding shields decorated with (left) a harp with crown above and (right) a red and white cross on a red and white background.
There is a plaque 5 inches high x 30 inches long (13 cm x 77 cm). There is a single line border. Lettering is in black Roman capitals with some red initials.
There is a plaque 5 inches high x 30 inches long (13 cm x 77 cm). There is a single line border. Lettering is in black Roman capitals with some red initials.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
Anthony Forster Donald, who departed this life 17th July 1915, aged 58 years. And
Lieut. Robert Donald, M.C. British Expeditionary Force, 24th Northd. Fusiliers
1st Tyneside Irish, killed in action, 28th April 1917, aged 27 years.
Names
See above
How money was raised
Gift of Cllr. A.F. Donald.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed and made by Messrs. Atkinson Bros., Newcastle.
Notes
1. The window depicting Blessed Jane of Asa is dedicated to Lieut. Donald’s mother Eleanor Ann. The one dedicated to St. Dominic is dedicated to Lieut. Donald.
2. See Every Name A Story
2. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Philip Thirkell
Shields Daily News 22/06/1919 gives brief press report of ceremony of Blessing
Illustrated Chronicle 23/06/1919 reports Blessing.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 19/01/1918 reports proposal for window; 28/06/1919 reports unveiling.
Shields Daily News 22/06/1919 gives brief press report of ceremony of Blessing
Illustrated Chronicle 23/06/1919 reports Blessing.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 19/01/1918 reports proposal for window; 28/06/1919 reports unveiling.
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Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; Philip Thirkell; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
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