No inscription, but see linked biography for inscription related to a further mosaic in baptistery.
Curiously, an early photograph confidently dated to the 1920s appears to show a much wider section of the panelling on either side of the reredos than exists today, dated well before the 1937 faculty. No explanation has come to hand. Is it possible that these are painted design boards affixed in anticipation of the mosiac panels? See linked photo.
Eliza Annie Beck (nee Watkins)
Memorial mosaic wall panel - Alfred and Eliza Beck
Identifer
ASJ2024.13Physical Description
Memorial mosaic wall panels either side of reredos mosaic in sanctuary.No inscription, but see linked biography for inscription related to a further mosaic in baptistery.
Historical Details
Alfred Beck, who died in 1903, and his wife Eliza, who died in 1941, were members of St. John's Church. See linked biographies. The memorial panels were given in 1937 by Frank W. Beck, and a diocesan faculty (permit) was issued 7 Jul 1937. As this pre-dates the death of Eliza Beck, it suggests the panels may have been a memorial to Alfred Beck only at that time.Curiously, an early photograph confidently dated to the 1920s appears to show a much wider section of the panelling on either side of the reredos than exists today, dated well before the 1937 faculty. No explanation has come to hand. Is it possible that these are painted design boards affixed in anticipation of the mosiac panels? See linked photo.
Materials
opus sectile mosaic (ceramic)Dating of Item
1937 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 3 2024;;July 7 1937;Online Sources
Related Collection
St. John's Church Historical ItemsRelated People or Organisations
Alfred BeckEliza Annie Beck (nee Watkins)