Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window of two lights. The left hand light depicts a soldier. Behind him is an angel pointing to the other window, which depicts Christ holding out his hand to the soldier.
Above the pictures, running across the two lights, is a scroll bearing the words “If thou / hadst not gone / before / and taught us”. The rest of the quotation is carried across the bottom of both lights: “Who would / dare to follow”. The dedication is carried across the bottom of both lights.
There is a brass plaque which bears the dedication.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Town
Crook
District
County
Country
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Church closed
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Dawson Street United Reformed Methodist Church
Street
Dawson Street
Town
Crook
District
County
Country
Postcode
DL15 8NF
OS map ref
NZ 16612 35524
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Crook Wesleyan Methodist-WW1 Fallen Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On windows:
This window commemorates / those of this parish who / made the supreme sacrifice / in the Great War 1914-1918
On plaque:
To the glory of God. This window is erected by Teachers and Scholars in remembrance of those who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919./[names]
“Their name liveth forever”.
War
How many names are listed in total?
22
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?
22
Please include any additional information here
details of names list unknown
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Memorial services were held in the church on November 20th 1920
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
Jul 1921
Who was present?
by eight girl scholars, all closely related to the fallen
References
References
Durham County Advertiser 29/7/1921 reports unveiling
Auckland and County Chronicle 2/12/1920; 13/1/1921; 28/7/1921
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=10732