Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes, set within a stone frame. Biblical quotes and the dedication are set out near the bottom of the windows: to9 the left of these is the family crest. Between the two windows at top is a small third window with the badge of the North Lancashire regiment in stained glass.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Unable to add sketch provided by fieldworker, so instead added reference and image from that website. JH 10/4/24.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Romald's Church
Town
Romaldkirk
District
Teesdale
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DL12 9EB
OS map ref
NY 99524 22126
Other Details
South side of chancel near the altar
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Imperial War Museum records, including a letter sent to the museum by a relative in 1992, indicate that the memorial was originally installed at the church of St John The Divine, Vassall Road, London SW9 and was moved to St Romald's church after the father of the deceased moved to a medical practice in Cotherstone, which is near Romaldkirk.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Alexander Ayre Smith Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St John the Divine
Street
Vassall Road
Town
Kennington
District
Lambeth
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW9 6JA
OS map ref
TQ 31616 77101
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Imperial War Museum records, including a letter sent to the museum by a relative in 1992, indicate that the memorial was originally installed at the church of St John The Divine, Vassall Road, London SW9 and was moved to St Romald's church after the father of the deceased moved to a medical practice in Cotherstone, which is near Romaldkirk.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Alexander Ayre Smith Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left-hand window: Nevertheless he would/ not drink thereof but

Right-hand window: poured it out unto the Lord/ II Sam. 23:16

Left-hand window: To the Glory of God/ and to the memory of

Right-hand window: Alexander Ayre SMITH/ killed in France Nov. 1916
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, country and month/year of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
References
References
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/288983/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
175093
Stained glass window for A A Smith
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window memorial to A A Smith
Copyright Statement
Robert Walton/War Memorials Online
Who is it credited to?
Robert Walton/War Memorials Online
Date Taken
30/9/23
Who took or provided this image?
Robert Walton
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
410
Media Image Width
230