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    Memorial

    Hexham RFC and RAF Window

    Window

    Source: Copyright JBE Hale

    1/1

    Current Location

    north wall of nave, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE46 3NB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 93509 64118

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Window
    WMR Reference Number
    34091
    Description
    Three light stained-glass window. Left light depicts Badge of the RAF Association, centre, the RAF Badge and motto, the right one, the Civic Arms granted to Hexham in 1953. The dedication is at the foot of the central light, the lettering is in black capitals. Stars, expressing RAF motto: Per Ardua ad Astra. Badge of RAF/RFC; Emblem of RAFA; Arms of Hexham; and a fighter aeroplane shape.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE OF HEXHAM/ AND DISTRICT WHO SERVED WITH THE/ ROYAL FLYING CORPS/ AND THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • MR STANLEY MURRAY SCOTT, Artist

    • Made by Hartley Wood.

    Sponsored By
    Money raised by R.A.F.A. who received contributions from local people and organisations

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    September 1965

    Lord Bishop of Newcastle

    Components

    Window

    Height: 2400MM

    Width: 570MM


    Made from: Stained Glass


    Condition: Good


    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=7602
    • Abbey Chronicle (Parish Magazine) Oct. & Nov. 1965; Oct. 1990.
  • https://www.hexhamabbey.org.uk/heritage/Articles/Windows.html