Memorial

Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. Peter

Monkwearmouth

Memorial Name: Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. Peter (M46.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: M46.01

Parish: Monkwearmouth

Original Location:

Church of St. Peter, St. Peter’s Way. Sunderland SR6 0DY.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 15th February 1920 by Sir James Marr, Bart.

Materials Used:

Stained glass

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Messrs. C.E. Kemp & Co., London.

Inscription:

None

Memorial Description:

West window of three lights, approx 7 – 8 feet high (2.1m -2.4m).

The central light depicts Christ in majesty.

Below him are two angels bearing a scroll which carries the words “His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom”.

St. George, the patron saint of England, soldiers and warriors, is featured in the right hand light with two angels with harp and lute.

St. Michael, archangel and guardian, is featured in the left hand light, with two angels with oboe and viol.

In the top oculus is Christ crucified.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. For plaque that used to accompany the window, see M46.22

2. The Northern Echo reports that there was a series of sacred pictures illustrating the Gospel story which was also part of the memorial. Were these individual dedications?

Sources:

Photos: C. Sanders; Anne McNair (copyright); James Pasby

Northern Echo
16/02/1920 reports unveiling.

North Mail
16/02/1920 reports unveiling.

Sunderland Daily Echo
14/02/1920 reports unveiling tomorrow.

A Handbook Historical and Descriptive of The Church of St. Peter, Monkwearmouth, AD 672-AD 1915 by James Patterson Third edition, revised, 1920, Sunderland, The Hills Press Ltd., Holmeside.

St. Peter’s Church and the Wearmouth-Jarrow Monastery. Church Guide by Revd. Stuart G. Hill.