Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
THREE LIGHT STAINED GLASS WINDOW (BY HERBERT BRYANS) WITH DEDICATORY INSCRIPTION AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT HAND LIGHT. BRASS PLAQUE MOUNTED ONTO A FROSTERLEY MARBLE BACKBOARD IS PLACED BELOW THE WINDOW WITH THE LIST OF THOSE WHO DIED. BATTLE HONOURS ARE SHOWN IN THE TRACERY LIGHTS. CELTIC KNOTWORK DESIGN BORDER ON THE PLAQUE WITH CROSSES SUPERIMPOSED.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added maker
Found good image on NEWMP website so used for names.

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

Northumberland Durham and Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW: THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF NORTHUMBERLAND DURHAM/ AND NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, IN COMMEMORATION/ OF THE SERVICE OF THE VOLUNTEERS; & IN MEMORY OF THEIR COMRADES WHO FELL/ FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE S. AFRICA/ CAMPAIGN, 1900-1902 WHOSE NAMES ARE RECORDED/ ON THE BRASS TABLET PLACED BELOW.

PLAQUE: SOUTH AFRICA. 1900 - 02/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
26
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
26
What information is listed for those commemorated?
regiment, rank, regiment, battalion, surname, forenames
How is this information ordered?
regiment THEN battalion THEN rank
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Marble
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Herbert Bryans
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Herbert Bryans
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
16th June 1902
Who was present?
Councillor John Beattie, ex-Mayor
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
16 June 1902
Who was present?
The Bisho (Dr Jacob), assisted by the Vicar or Newcastle (Canon Gough D.D.), Canon Southwell, the Rev. H. H. Barff and the Rev. A. B. Turner.
References
References
Durham Chronicle 13 June 1902 reports unveiling "next Saturday"
Newcastle Journal - Monday 16 June 1902 Page 5
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS MEMORIAL WINDOW.
UNVEILING CEREMONY IN THE CATHEDRAL.
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http://newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8266

Stained Glass Window Volunteers South Africa 1899-1902 St. Nicholas
https://www.newmp.org.uk/memorial/stained-glass-window-volunteers-south-africa-1899-1902-st-nicholas-nut093/

Newcastle upon Tyne
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
82274
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - 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
90263
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
48418_northumberland_durham_and_newcastle_upon_tyne_volunteers_-_window_p1120129.jpg
Media Image Height
4800
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
82275
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - Dedication
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - Dedication
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
90264
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
48418_northumberland_durham_and_newcastle_upon_tyne_volunteers_-_dedication_p1120137.jpg
Media Image Height
2500
Media Image Width
4100
Media ID
82276
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - Plaque with names
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Northumberland Durham And Newcastle Upon Tyne Volunteers - Plaque with names
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
90265
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
48418_northumberland_durham_and_newcastle_upon_tyne_volunteers_-_plaque_with_names_p1120139.jpg
Media Image Height
1900
Media Image Width
4896
Media ID
163553
Memorial survey report
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1781
Media Image Width
1334