Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Fallen 1914-18 St. Mark
Reference
S86.047
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
St. Mark’s Church (Demolished)
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 22nd November 1919 by the Dr. Moule, Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of five lights.
The design “represents a departure from the stereotyped lines of much modern work, both in scheme of colour and arrangement of figures.
“The subject of the design is “Victory and Peace” and shows the Prince of peace enthroned in majesty, whose ceaseless struggle on earth was to give to men salvation and the religion of peace and goodwill. To the right of the Saviour, the design shows an angel liberating the dove of peace, while to the left angles make melody in thankfulness and joy for this glorious liberation. Included in the design are two heavenly messengers, who bring to the mourners the assurance of the heavenly reward and comfort.
In the lower portion of the window are panels representing the arts of peace, and also in this portion of the window are written the names of those of St. Mark’s parish who fell in the war. The tracery contains symbols of the Trinity and of the Holy Communion.”
The design “represents a departure from the stereotyped lines of much modern work, both in scheme of colour and arrangement of figures.
“The subject of the design is “Victory and Peace” and shows the Prince of peace enthroned in majesty, whose ceaseless struggle on earth was to give to men salvation and the religion of peace and goodwill. To the right of the Saviour, the design shows an angel liberating the dove of peace, while to the left angles make melody in thankfulness and joy for this glorious liberation. Included in the design are two heavenly messengers, who bring to the mourners the assurance of the heavenly reward and comfort.
In the lower portion of the window are panels representing the arts of peace, and also in this portion of the window are written the names of those of St. Mark’s parish who fell in the war. The tracery contains symbols of the Trinity and of the Holy Communion.”
Names
Present condition
Destroyed by vandals.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
H. Rhodes, A.R.C.A., a former chief assistant of the South Shields Art School.
Notes
1. The church was made redundant. The final service was 26th March 1961. The parish was combined with that of St.Jude, and the boundaries of St.Mark, St. Jude and Holy Trinity were adjusted. It was hoped that the money from the sale of the church would go towards the building of a new Church of St.Cuthbert and St. Mark.
2. The parish of St.Mark’s dated from 1868 when the mission was started in an upper room of some cottages in Cambridge Street. In 1870 an iron church was opened but was destroyed by fire. The foundation stone of the permanent church was laid in 1873 and the church was consecrated in May 1875.
3. The church was very badly vandalized and the stained glass windows were smashed.
2. The parish of St.Mark’s dated from 1868 when the mission was started in an upper room of some cottages in Cambridge Street. In 1870 an iron church was opened but was destroyed by fire. The foundation stone of the permanent church was laid in 1873 and the church was consecrated in May 1875.
3. The church was very badly vandalized and the stained glass windows were smashed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/11/1919 page 10
Illustrated Chronicle 24/11/1919 reports unveiling with photo shown here.
Shields Daily Gazette 24/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/11/1919 reports dedication.
South Shields Gazette 16/03/1961 reports closure of redundant church and mentions that the window had already been smashed by vandals; 14/11/1961 contains a letter from Gordon R. Berriman, Vicar of South Shields and Rural Dean, describing the situation.
Illustrated Chronicle 24/11/1919 reports unveiling with photo shown here.
Shields Daily Gazette 24/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/11/1919 reports dedication.
South Shields Gazette 16/03/1961 reports closure of redundant church and mentions that the window had already been smashed by vandals; 14/11/1961 contains a letter from Gordon R. Berriman, Vicar of South Shields and Rural Dean, describing the situation.
External web link
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Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall; James Pasby; Michael Mulhern
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Stained Glass Window Fallen 1914-18 St. Mark (S86.047)
SOUTH SHIELDS St. Mark’s Church
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Atkinson, Albert, Sgt., R.E.
Adey, Matt., R.F.A.
Adey, Wm., R.N.D.
Allan, Wilton., R. Innis. F.
Amers, Wm. Royal Scots
Brown, Albert Edward, E.Lancs
Bullock, Farry, R.N.
Carnall, Alfred, Mercantile Marine.
Chapman, William Charles, N.F.
Dingle, John, Lieut., N.F.
Dixon, John, R.N.D.
Felstead, Oswald, R.G.A.
Foreman, John, Cam. Highlanders
Hall, James Wm., W. Yorks.
Hall, John, Mercantile Marine.
Jackson, Albert Edward, Mercantile Marine.
Johnson, John Heron, N.F.
Knight, Alex., D.L.I.
Law, George Fred., R.F.
Lake, George, D.L.I.
Lambelle, Wm. Henry, Mercantile Marine
McRae, Joseph W., N.Z. Imperial Force
Mackie, Robert Gray, R.N.D.
Mather, Adam, R.N.D.
Moncrief, John, M.G.C.
Moore, Henry, Mercantile Marine
Orton, Alfred Wm., D.L.I.
Osborne, Henry, D.L.I.
Palmer, Arthur, Lieut., R.N.D.
Parker, Wm.M., Border Refit.
Peel, Thomas, W. Yorks.
Robson, Henry Young, Australian Imperial Force
Robson, Wm., R.N.
Ross, Wm., R.E.
Rynsaard, Wm., R.G.A.
Raisbeck, James, D.L.I.
Richardson, Albion, R.N.D.
Skelly, James Cuthbert, R.F.A.
Smith, Wm. Waugh, R.N.
Smith, Henry, West Yorks.
Suthern, Robert, W. Yorks.
Tindle, Kirton, Lieut., D.L.I.
Turnbull, Joseph, R.E.
Wylie, Wm. Stanley, Lieut., Yorks & Lancs.
White, Stewart Alex., Capt., N.F.
Watson, William, K.O. Royal Lancs.
Wilson, James, Scottish Rifles
Wallace, Albert Edward, K.O.Y.L.I.
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