Memorial

Stained Glass Window Heselton 1917 Christ Church

West Hartlepool

Memorial Name: Stained Glass Window Heselton 1917 Christ Church (W111.042)

NEWMP Ref No.: W111.042

Parish: West Hartlepool

Original Location:

Christ Church

Present Location:

Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square. West Harlepool. TS24 7EQ.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 18th October 1919 by the Bishop of Durham

Who Commissioned:

Parents

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Messrs Percy Bacon Bros. of London

Inscription:

To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
George Robert Heselton, Lieut. D.L.I. who gave his
life in the cause of righteousness at Zillebeke Belgium
June 2nd 1917, these windows in the Church of his baptism
where he first learnt to worship God as Chorister and
Organist are dedicated by his parents thanking God for him.

Memorial Description:

Stained glass window of two single lancet lights.

The left hand light depicts Samuel and has the badge of the Royal Fusiliers at the top.

The right hand light depicts David playing his harp and has the badge of the Durham Light Infantry at the top.

The dedication runs on a scroll across the bottom of both lights.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. Lieut. Heselton had served with both regiments whose badges are depicted in the windows. His face is shown on the smaller Samuel figure.

2 See his Every Name A Story entry

External Links:

Christ Church Art Gallery
A History of Christ Church