Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single light stained glass window depicting the crucified Christ on the Cross, looking down in pit on a fallen soldier at his feet, depicting "The Sacrifice". Beneath this is a laurel wreath, inside of which the Union flag is crossed with the flag of St George. The inscription is at the foot of the window, painted in black using 30s-style lettering.
The window is in a deep recess, against the side walls of which are displayed the church's four Battlefield Crosses (WMR 33440, 33441, 33442, and 103778).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Michael & All Angels Church
Street
Riverside
Town
Felton
District
Alnwick
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Postcode
NE65 9EA
OS map ref
NU 18205 00192
Other Details
South Aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Felton Parish Window WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
SACRED TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF FELTON PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE EUROPEAN WAR/ 1914 - 1919 R.I.P.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
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
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
THOMPSON AND SNEE, Bankwell Lane, Gateshead
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
28 March 1920
References
References
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=7208
MORPETH HERALD 2 April 1920
ALNWICK AND COUNTY GAZETTE 27 March 1920
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
64634
The window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window - with three of the church's four Battlefield Crosses within the recess.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Peck
Who is it credited to?
Mike Peck
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Peck
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
70922
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
33439.jpg
Media Image Height
3072
Media Image Width
2304
Media ID
95479
Memorial Window - Inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Window - Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Janet Brown
Who is it credited to?
Janet Brown
Date Taken
1989
Who took or provided this image?
Janet Brown
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
105017
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
33439_-_420001.jpg
Media Image Height
810
Media Image Width
1187
Media ID
95480
Full memorial window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Full memorial window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Janet Brown
Who is it credited to?
Janet Brown
Date Taken
1989
Who took or provided this image?
Janet Brown
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
105020
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
33439_-_420002.jpg
Media Image Height
1177
Media Image Width
800