Memorial

J H Charlton

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Current Location

Westerly window of two in south wall of nave, St Mary the Virgin Church, Main Street, Slaley, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE47 0AR, England

NY 97314 57756

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 34259
Description: Stained glass window of a single light, entitled “The Great Reward” depicting an angel on the right, with a kneeling supplicant looking at him. In the left background is Christ on the cross. The angel is holding back a curtain with his left hand, and revealing a crown of glory in the top right hand corner. The design “has the merit of eulogizing the valiant deeds of the fallen soldier, and at the same time affording consolation to those who mourn his departure". The lettering is at the base of the window in capitals letters
Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR NEPHEW JOHN HENRY CHARLTON WHO FELL IN FRANCE/ IN THE GREAT WAR APRIL 20 1918 AGED 31. JOHN & MARGARET JAMES

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, date of death, place of death,forename,manner of death,age of death,relationships

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good