All Saints Cleadon Tyne and Wear

The site was obtained through a legacy and in 1866 the foundation stone was laid by Richard Shortbridge JP of Cleadon Meadows. The completed building was dedicated on March 31 1869. There are two windows by Evetts. The War Memorial Windows at the west end were unveiled and dedicated by the Revd Ralph Moorsom on September 19 1948. The window on the left shows Saint Michael sheathing his sword having overcome evil. Saint Michael in the Book of Revelation is the leader of the Angelic host. In the right window the ascended Christ blesses this victory. At the feet of Christ are Flanders poppies which have become to us emblems of man’s toil and suffering in war. This window also shows the “crown” emblem of All Saints, and the Saint Cuthbert’s Cross of Durham. The other window is from 1989-90 and depicts Christ as The Good Shepherd. The church is generally open.