Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three light stained glass window with tracery lights. A dedicatory brass plaque is underneath. Figures depicting the resurrection are featured in each light. Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, the three Mary's at the tomb and two traveller's taking supper with Jesus at Emmaus. The tracery lights have angels bearing emblems of victory and glory and battalion badge. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Barnabas and St Judes Church Street Greystoke Avenue Town Newcastle Upon Tyne District Newcastle Upon Tyne County Tyne and Wear Country England Postcode NE2 1RF OS map ref NZ 26047 65440 Other Details Centre window at the west end of the church Northern Cyclist Battn Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? WINDOW: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN OFFICERS AND MEN OF NORTHERN CYCLIST BATTALION/ 1914 PRO DEO REGE ET PATRIA 1919 PLAQUE: IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, NCOS AND MEN WHO FELL IN THE 'GREAT WAR FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE' THIS WEST WINDOW AND TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, NCOS AND MEN OF THE NORTHERN CYCLIST BATTALION RELATIVES AND FRIENDS/ (NAMES) War How many names are listed in total? 169 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? 169 Of the names listed, how many died? 169 What information is listed for those commemorated? rank Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? Date unknown: the dedicatory plaque may be a replacement as newspaper reports of the unveiling state that it was white marble with lead lettering. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Plaque What condition is this component in? Unknown What materials has this component been constructed from? Brass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Unknown What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial Formerly St Barnabas Church Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Messers G J Baguley and Son What role did they have in the making? Designer Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Messers G J Baguley and Son What role did they have in the making? Manufacturer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 10th April 1920 Who was present? MAJ GEN Sir R A Kerr-Montgomery Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 10th April 1920 Who was present? Bishop of Newcastle References References WMSNUT026 Accounts of proposed unveiling and unveiling: Newcastle Daily Journal 13 March 1920; 09 April 1920; 12 April 1920