Memorial

Stained Glass Window Thanks for Peace 1914-18 St. Luke

Wallsend

Memorial Name: Stained Glass Window Thanks for Peace 1914-18 St. Luke (W7.20)

NEWMP Ref No.: W7.20

Parish: Wallsend

Original Location:

St. Luke’s Church, south aisle, adjacent to the entrance to the Lady Chapel.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled July 16th 1922 by Mr. J. Brown, Senior Superintendent of the Sunday School; dedicated by Canon Nicholson

Who Commissioned:

Teachers and scholars of the Sunday School

Inscription:

Left hand window:
To the glory of God and as a
thank offering for Victory and Peace

Right hand window:
From the Sunday School
Teachers and Scholars

Memorial Description:

Stained glass window of three lights, depicting
(left) King David, with the words “I will praise the name of God with song and will magnify him with thanksgiving” in a scroll to the left and over the figure’s head.
(Centre) Christ with arm raised in blessing.
(Right) Joshua, carrying a spear with a pennant on which is written “Be strong and of good courage”.

The names “David” and “Joshua” are written in capitals below the figures.

Below Christ are the words “My Peace I Give Unto You”.

The dedication is at the base of the two outer windows, made by blackening the background and removing the paint to let the clear letters show.

Names:

None.

Notes:

1. This was unveiled in the afternoon of the day on which the east window was unveiled.

Sources:

Photos: Ralph Gould; Tony Harding

Illustrated Chronicle
15/07/1922 reports proposed unveiling.

Shields Daily News
17/07/1922 reports unveiling

South Shields Gazette
17/07/1922 reports unveiling.