Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window in seven sections depicting Christ with angels on either side and groups of soldiers below, the soldiers represented in costume of different battle eras with WW1 soldiers at the base and to the forefront. The bottom section has a commemorative inscription.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Church Close
Town
Slaley
District
Tynedale
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Postcode
NE47 0AA
OS map ref
NY 97314 57756
Other Details
West window above baptismal font
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Mary the Virgin Church - WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN PROUD/ AND SORROWING MEMORY OF FIVE OF MY GALLANT FRIENDS/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND EMPIRE AND THAT THE PRESENT/ AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ENGLAND MIGHT LIVE AS A FREE NATION/ THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED TO THE ABOVE AND IN THE HOPE/ THAT IT WILL REMIND US WHO ARE LIVING, THAT GOD AND THE EMPIRE/ STAND NOW AS THEN BEFORE ALL EVEN UNTO DEATH
War
How many names are listed in total?
5
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
5
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, initials of forenames, surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
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
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Captain Lindsay Hunting
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A L Moore & Son
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Faculty Granted
When did it take place?
11 Dec 1920
References
References
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/61267/ROSS, JOHN EDGAR IAN
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/788120/GUTHRIE, ROBERT FORMAN
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/567853/JOICEY, CLIVE MONTAGU
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/621143/JACKSON, ROBERT RAIMES
Hexham Courant 27/9/96 reports unveiling in feature 75 years ago
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8850
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
12808
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
14154
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67917.jpg