Memorial

Hexham RFC and RAF Window

Window

Source: Copyright JBE Hale

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Current Location

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

NY 93509 64118

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

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

Dedicated

September 1965

Lord Bishop of Newcastle

Window

Height: 2400MM

Width: 570MM

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good