Memorial

Lt J L Knott And H B Knott

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ST JAMES AND ST BASIL CHURCH, Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

NZ 220 650

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Type of Memorial: Other structure
WMR Reference Number: 34407
Description: CHURCH, GARDENS AND CHURCH HALL. CONTAINS A LETTER WRITTEN BY MAJ J L KNOTT ON THE EVE OF HIS DEATH, AND A WINDOW DEDICATED TO THE TWO BROTHERS. CHURCH ALSO CONTAINS A WW2 ROLL OF HONOUR (NIWM 34408) AND AN INSCRIBED TENOR BELL WINDOW COMMEMORATING HENRY AND JAMES KNOTT DEPICTS EACH MAN, AND INCORPORATES SMALLER PICTURES OF SCHOOL AND HOME, WAR SCENES AND REGIMENTAL INSIGNIA. SEE FILE FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF OTHER WINDOWS.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD THIS CHURCH WAS BUILT BY SIR JAMES KNOTT BARONET IN MEMORY OF HIS SONS JAMES AND BASIL KILLED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918

Maker(s): THE WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY, Founder / Foundry
MR ROBERT THOMPSON OF KILBURN, Wood Carver
MR J W WALKER & SONS, Manufacturer
MR E E LOFTING, Architect
Sponsor Type: private

Foundation Stone

25th July 1928

UNKNOWN

Dedicated

06th June 1931

SIR JAMES KNOTT

Rededicated

06th June 1952

UNKNOWN

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good