Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window with figures in each light. Dedicatory brass plaque mounted on to a wooden backboard is placed below it with inscription incised in red and black enamelled lettering.

The centre light depicts the Royal arms above St. Michael slaying the dragon with the badge and battle honours of the regiment below. The two side lights show the Regimental colours above two biblical scenes.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Nicholas' Cathedral
Street
St Nicholas' Churchyard
Town
Newcastle Upon Tyne
District
Newcastle Upon Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Country
England
Postcode
NE1 1PF
OS map ref
NZ 24971 64013
Other Details
In the North Aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Northumberland Fusiliers - Indian Mutiny Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Base of window:
In Memory Of Their Comrades Who Perished During The Indian Mutiny 1857-8-9
On the brass plaque under the window:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN MEMORY OF THEIR UNDER-MENTIONED COMRADES WHO PERISHED DURING THE INDIAN MUTINY OF 1857-9/ THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS & MEN OF THE FIFTH OR NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS/
(NAMES)/
ALSO IN MEMORY OF ASSIST.-SURGEON CAMERON 1 SERJEANT-MAJOR 13 SERJEANTS 2 DRUMMERS & 209 RANK & FILE/ WHO DIED DURING TH E SUBSEQUENT SERVICE OF THE REGIMENT IN INDIA WHICH IT LEFT EARLY IN 1861
War
How many names are listed in total?
137
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
137
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Initial of forename, surname, rank, regiment
How is this information ordered?
Rank, surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
William Wailes
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
References
References
http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8264
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
77068
Northumberland Fusiliers - Indian Mutiny - window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Northumberland Fusiliers - Indian Mutiny - window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
29/08/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
84469
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
48416_northumberland_fusiliers_-_indian_mutiny_p1120160.jpg
Media Image Height
4600
Media Image Width
3000
Media ID
77069
Northumberland Fusiliers - Indian Mutiny - Plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Northumberland Fusiliers - Indian Mutiny - Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
20/08/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
84470
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
48416_northumberland_fusiliers_-_indian_mutiny_-_plaque_p1120159.jpg
Media Image Height
1700
Media Image Width
4400
Media ID
163552
Page from war memorial register
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1676
Media Image Width
1343