Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three stained glass windows, by Burlison & Grylls, each of three lights, forming three sides of an apse at the east end, with the altar below the central light.
Left hand light depicts Abraham about to slay Isaac, with an angel holding a sword which is being passed one to the other. To the left is a lamb caught in thorns. To the right is a pot of fire. Above is a ribbon bearing the words “Praise ye the Lord for the people willingly offered themselves” In the two small windows above are the Alpha and Omega signs.
Central light depicts Christ in glory, surrounded by men and women in various uniforms: a nurse, soldiers, sailors and an airman. In the light above is the crown of glory. In the tracery at the top of the altar below the window are again the Alpha and Omega letters.
Right hand light depicts the Crucifixion, with Mary to the left and a saint on the right. In the ribbon over the cross are the words “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”.
The bronze plaque has a raised outer edge. To the right is a figure of winged victory carrying a flag, the shaft of which almost reaches to the further side. To the left of the flagpole are the dates. In the border at the bottom are the words “Pro Patria”. The figure, dates and “Pro Patria” are gilded. The names are listed in five columns. The lettering is in raised in Roman capitals.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added transcript of names from field worker as I can[t find an image of the plaques. JH 10/4/24.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter's Church
Street
Prince's Street
Town
Bishop Auckland
District
County
Country
Postcode
DL14 7BB
OS map ref
NZ 20811 29682
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The Church was closed in late 2014. It is unknown where the various memorials are now.
update April 2024: North East War Memorial Project says plaques are now in St Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland

St Peters Church WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD OUR FATHER AND TO/ THE UNDYING MEMORY OF THE MEN NAMED BELOW,/ MEMBERS OF THIS PARISH OR CHURCH, WHO NOBLY GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR RIGHT AND HOME IN THE GREAT WAR/ THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS DEDICATE THIS TABLET/ AND STAINED GLASS OF THE EAST WINDOW./ (NAMES)/ "PRO PATRIA"
War
How many names are listed in total?
86
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
86
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename initials, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetical by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£515
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS BURLISON & GRYLLS
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
7 May 1920
Who was present?
Archdeacon Derry
References
References
Auckland and County Chronicle 29/4/1920
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack H Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6418 . Accessed 7 March 2023.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19910948.st-peters-church-bishop-auckland-get-new-lease-life/ . Accessed 7 March 2023.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
121927
Image
Bishop Auckland St Peter east window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Bishop Auckland St Peter east window
Who is it credited to?
Dave Webster
Date Taken
22 March 2013
Who took or provided this image?
Dave Webster
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
134588
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
71c72689-ae3d-455e-9366-d0ace654a8eb.jpeg
Media Image Height
769
Media Image Width
1366
Media ID
121928
Image
Bishop Auckland St Peter east window central lights
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Bishop Auckland St Peter east window central lights
Who is it credited to?
Dave Webster
Date Taken
22 March 2013
Who took or provided this image?
Dave Webster
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
134589
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
df0ada1f-a1db-4a81-a58e-e6ca022efd15.jpeg
Media Image Height
1366
Media Image Width
731
Media ID
175189
Image
Transcript of names, St Peter's Church
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Transcript of names
Who is it credited to?
orphan work
Who took or provided this image?
orphan work
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3510
Media Image Width
2550