Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two single lancet stained glass windows.
The left hand light shows St.Oswald carring a large cross. Underneath is a minister in robes reading from the Bible to kneeling soldiers. At the bottom is a large bowl of poppies.
The right hand light shows St.Aidan at top, and underneath is the minister in the same pose reading from a lectern in church with choristers sitting in choir stalls on left.
The stone plaque is rectangular, the lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Philip & St James Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Tow Law
District
County
Country
Postcode
DL13 4HE
OS map ref
NZ 12331 38493
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Tow Law Church Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God/and in grateful memory of/the men of Tow Law who/gave their lives in the two/Great Wars 1914-18 and 1939-45/these windows and tablets/are erected by their friends
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
21 Oct 1950
Who was present?
Bishop of Jarrow
References
References
Durham County Archives Service of Unveiling (Ref. EP/TL2/32)
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=9067