Memorials/Dedications in Church

Millenium Clock Although the tower was designed to have a clock, it was not until 2001 that the present chiming clock was installed. Donated by Jean Rodger and Joyce Taylor, in thanksgiving for Annie and Andrew Rodger. Also by Alwyn Gleghorn, her family and friends in thanksgiving for Keith Gleghorn. This was dedicated by the Bishop of Durham on 25th October 2001.

Bell in porch To Sir John Duck, who founded the hospital in the village.

Font Inscribed "To the memory of John DODD, first vicar of Christ Church Lumley. This font is erected by Mary, his wife, and by his children. Dedicated September 4th 1892".

Stained Glass Window, S.E. Chancel In memory of John GREEN and Lydia, his wife, of Oakwellgate, Gatehead. By their son Joseph Daniel GREEN, 1876.


Stained Glass Window (2), S.E. Chancel Also in memory of Charlotte, by her affectionate husband Joseph Daniel GREEN of Newcastle, Shusan, Corbridge and Eden House, Kenelworth, 1876.

Aumbry Safe In memory of John HOBB, by his wife and family, dedicated 28th September 1980.


Aumbry Light John Robert DOBSON, dedicated 28th September 1980.

South Window Releaded in memory of William and Elizabeth RICHARDSON, by their daughters, March 1970.

Priest's Stall, left side Esther Jane SPENDLEY, 1974;

Harold G. SPENDLEY, reunited with Esther Jane May 20th 1987.


Priest's Stall, right side Edgar SPENDLEY, d. 1st April 1953, aged 62yrs.

Edith Anne SPENDLEY, d. 17th February 1979, aged 88yrs.

Harry Dennis SPENDLEY, d. 4th December 1968, aged 52 yrs., 1979.

Server's kneeler, left side Crafted by Robert BEECH.


Server's kneeler, right side In thanksgiving for the life of Robert BEECH.

Warden's Rods In memory of Robert SWINNEY, Church Warden. Given by the PCC and congregation of Lumley Parish Church, 1965.

Processional Cross In memory of Robert E. PURVES, 1858-1936, organist and choirmaster of Lumley Parish Church.

Lectern This is a memorial to Robert SCORER, born 25th June 1840, died 16th April 1896. Interred in Lower Circular Cemetery, Calcutta, India.

Chalice and Paten (Gilt) A person gift to the Church in 1892 by Rev. H. STEWART.


Chalice and Paten (stainless steel) By an anonymous donor in 1980.

Ciborium In memory of Mark and Chrystine HALL.

Lavabo In memory of Henry GRAHAM, Churchwarden.

Processional Cross In memory of Robert PURVES 1932.

Communion Rail In memory of Rev. H. STEWART, 1926.

Credence Table In memory of Wallace TURNBULL.

Litany Desk In memory of Violet STEWART, 1918

Priest's Desk In memory of Edith Annie HOWES, 1980.


Priest's Desk (2) In memory of Walter SWINNEY, 1980.

Lectern Bible In memory of Norah GRAHAM, 1978.

Order of Holy Communion 1662 In memory of Elizabeth TURNBULL, 1948.

Nave Doors In memory of Beatrice SWINNEY