Memorial

Whittingham Parish - WW1 Window

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Current Location

Behind the font, St Bartholomew's Church, Callaly Road,, Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4SN, England

NU 06630 11940

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 34024
Description: The WINDOW DEPICTS KING OSWALD OF NORTHUMBRIA ERECTING A CROSS BEFORE THE BATTLE OF HEAVENFIELD IN 635AD. A Brass Plaque (to fit the space it occupies) bears the inscription, and has a border studded with VALUABLE stones.
Inscription: TO THE HISTORIC MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE ANCIENT PARISH OF/ WHITTINGHAM WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR WITH GERMANY 1914-1919./ THEY ENLISTED TO VINDICATE THE CAUSE OF AN OUTRAGED HUMANITY./ THEY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN A SACRED AND RIGHTEOUS CAUSE./ THEY DIED FOR ENGLAND./ THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED BY THE VICAR AND PARISHIONERS OF WHITTINGHAM/ (Names)/ PRO DEO REGE GREGE

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: The brass plate was paid for by Public Subscription, and jewels set round the edge were donated by the late Vicar (Rev. William Shield) and parishioners.
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: The brass plaque was paid for by public subscription, and the jewels around its edge donated by the Vicar (Revd William Shield) and parishioners

Dedicated

August 1920

Bishop of Newcastle

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

Plaque

Height: 116cm

Width: 77cm

Depth: 45.5cm

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good