Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window with tracery lights. A dedicatory brass plaque is underneath. Figures depicting the resurrection are featured in each light. Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, the three Mary's at the tomb and two traveller's taking supper with Jesus at Emmaus. The tracery lights have angels bearing emblems of victory and glory and battalion badge.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Barnabas and St Judes Church
Street
Greystoke Avenue
Town
Newcastle Upon Tyne
County
Country
Postcode
NE2 1RF
OS map ref
NZ 26047 65440
Other Details
Centre window at the west end of the church

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Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN OFFICERS AND MEN OF NORTHERN CYCLIST BATTALION/ 1914 PRO DEO REGE ET PATRIA 1919

PLAQUE: IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, NCOS AND MEN WHO FELL IN THE 'GREAT WAR FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE' THIS WEST WINDOW AND TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, NCOS AND MEN OF THE NORTHERN CYCLIST BATTALION RELATIVES AND FRIENDS/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
169
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
169
Of the names listed, how many died?
169
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
Date unknown: the dedicatory plaque may be a replacement as newspaper reports of the unveiling state that it was white marble with lead lettering.
Components
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Formerly St Barnabas Church
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messers G J Baguley and Son
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messers G J Baguley and Son
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
10th April 1920
Who was present?
MAJ GEN Sir R A Kerr-Montgomery
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
10th April 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Newcastle
References
References
WMSNUT026
Accounts of proposed unveiling and unveiling: Newcastle Daily Journal 13 March 1920; 09 April 1920; 12 April 1920