Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows. WW1 window shows St Benedict at the foot of the cross. The WW2 window depicts Bishop Walcher with a Chorister holding an open book at his side both looking up to Adam and Eve with the Tree of Life and the snake. Below each window is a stone panel between stone columns (forming part of the lower half of the building wall) with names inscribed in black lettering above a dedication in Latin.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
4 images added 22/12/2019
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Durham Cathedral
Street
The College
Town
Durham
District
Durham
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DH1 3EL
OS map ref
NZ 27273 41998
Other Details
In the Chapter House
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WW1: (Names...)/ HUJUS ECCELSIAE/ E CHORISTIS/ QUI NON DELIXERUNT/ ANIMAS SUAS/ USQUE AD MORTEM/ CANTANT/ QUASI CANTICUM NOVUM/ ANTE SEDEM
WW2: (Names...)/ ALTERO IN BELLO/ FRATRUM EXEMPLAR/ FODEM STUDIO SECUTI/ IDEM SUIS/ RELIQUERUNT/ DESIDERIUM
War
How many names are listed in total?
9
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?
9
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Initials, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetical by surname
How many names are listed in total?
6
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
6
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetical by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Durham Cathedral
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques / Panels with names
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
WW1 window given by Cathedral Chapter and Old Choristers Association. WW2 window: unknown.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR HUGH EASTON
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
19 September 1935
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
81525
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW1 window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW1 window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
16/09/2016
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
89419
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67955_durham_cathedral_choristers_-_ww1_and_ww2_-_ww1_window_p1140302.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
1700
Media ID
81526
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW1 inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW1 inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
16/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
89420
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
67955_durham_cathedral_choristers_-_ww1_and_ww2_-_ww1_names_p1140301.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
3000
Media ID
81527
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW2 Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW2 Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
16/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
89421
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67955_durham_cathedral_choristers_-_ww1_and_ww2_-_ww2_window_p1140285.jpg
Media Image Height
4700
Media Image Width
1700
Media ID
81528
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW2 names
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Durham Cathedral Choristers - WW1 and WW2 - WW2 names
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
16/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
89422
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
67955_durham_cathedral_choristers_-_ww1_and_ww2_-_ww2_namesp1140298.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
2800