Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
STAINED GLASS WINDOW WITH DEDICATORY INSCRIPTION. PLAQUE PLACED BELOW IT. The Book referenced in the dedication is in the Regimental Museum at Alnwick Castle so is a separate report.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Nicholas' Cathedral
Street
St Nicholas' Churchyard
Town
Newcastle Upon Tyne
District
Newcastle Upon Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Country
England
Postcode
NE1 1PF
OS map ref
NZ 24688 64019
Other Details
In the North Aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers 1914 - 1918 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ TO THE MEMORY OF ALL OFFICERS,/ WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMIS-/ SIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES/ WHO HAVE EVER SERVED WITH THE/ 1ST OR 2ND BATTALIONS OF THE/ FIFTH FUSILIERS WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG: 1914/ TO 11TH NOVEMBER 1918.

PLAQUE: A BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/ CONTAINING THE NAMES OF OFFICERS,/ NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS/ AND PRIVATES/ TO WHOSE MEMORY/ THIS WINDOW IS DEDICTAED/ IS DEPOSITED FOR SAFE KEEPING/ IN THE VESTRY OF THIS/ CATHEDRAL CHURCH
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
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Faculty Granted
When did it take place?
8 November 1921
Who was present?
(Number 775)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
11 November 1921
Who was present?
Major General P S Wilkinson, Colonel of the Regiment, with the Duke of Northumberland, Honorary Colonel of the Regiment
References
References
http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8213
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
82277
1st & 2nd Battns Fifth Fusiliers 1914 - 1918 window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
1st & 2nd Battns Fifth Fusiliers 1914 - 1918 window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
29/08/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
90266
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
48411_1st_2nd_battns_fifth_fusiliers_1914_-_1918_window_p1120180.jpg
Media Image Height
4800
Media Image Width
2800
Media ID
163035
document
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1767
Media Image Width
1329
Media ID
163036
document
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
500
Media Image Width
1334
Media ID
163037
document
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1743
Media Image Width
1233