Tableau 1939-45 St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas’ Church, The Folly.

In the north aisle

1939-45

1946

?Plaster figures, brass plaque, wood shelf.

Fellow worshippers

In memory of faithful servers Gordon Egerton ARP and Norman Walton RN who gave their lives on duty for their country.
Placed here in 1946 by their fellow worshippers in grateful affection R.I.P.

Scene showing St. Timothy and St. Stephen in half relief resting on a small shelf with a support underneath of foliage.

St. Timothy is shown as a knight in armour, carrying a shield which has “Fight the Good Fight” carried on a gold ribbon.

St. Stephen is shown as a bishop in a red robe kneeling and praying.

They are set against a gold background, at the top of which is a red cross with rays radiating out.

Both are gazing up at the cross.

The inscription is on a brass plaque 8 inches high x 38 inches long (20cms x 91cms) set across the front edge of the shelf.

Lettering is in Roman capitals.

1. See Norman Walton’s Every Name a Story entry

2. See Gordon Egerton’s Every Name a Story entry

Photos: Dorothy Hall

The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101

Dorothy Hall;
Tony Harding

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