Memorial: M5790

Window in Newcastle Cathedral dedicated to Charles Algernon Parsons d. 1931

Location

St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CHARLES ALGERNON / PARSONS / BORN JUNE 9TH 1854 / DIED FEBRUARY 11TH 1931'

Details

Description: Three-light window depicting St Aidan, St Christopher and St Columba. Above are St Barbara the patron saint of miners and St Catherine, patron saint of wheelwrights. An angel in the centre, holds a model of 'Turbinia', the first turbine-driven steam yacht.
Type: Window
Position: St George's Chapel
Materials: Glass, lead
Vessel: 'Turbinia'

People

Parsons, Charles
Age: 86
Date of Death: 11/2/1931
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

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