Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two light stained glass window beneath a trefoil carrying the subject;'s regimental badge. The left-hand light depicts the subject as St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, at prayer under a cross encircled by the Crown of Thorns. The right-hand light depicts the subject as King David, portrayed as a shepherd boy, playing a lyre, and tending sheep under a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove descending from a golden crown. Above the two figures are written verses from Psalm 23, one of the Psalms of David. The inscription is written below the lights. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) 2025: Revision, images added Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St James' Church Street Church Hill Town Arnside District South Lakeland County Cumbria Country England Postcode LA5 0ET OS map ref SD 45844 78774 Other Details South Aisle, west of entrance door If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Private J M Roberts Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? He restoreth my soul he leadeth me beside the still waters/ To the glory of God and in loving memory of John Morley Roberts Pte. 53 Young Soldiers Bt Welch Regt./ who passed away beyond earth's shadows at Kinmel Park Military Hospital North Wales. Oct 26th 1918/ aged 18 years. The only son of John Henry and Nellie Overton Roberts; Arnside. “And in their/ mouth was found no guile for they are without fault before the throne of God." Rev XIV 5 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, rank, unit, manner, location, and date of death, age, relationship, parents' names and abode Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? The Parochial Church Council Components Component 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 Scholarship If yes, what is its purpose? BOOK WITH PHOTOS Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Shrigley and Hunt What role did they have in the making? Makers Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 12371 Image Priority 3 What is the image's caption? Memorial Copyright Statement Copyright Stuart Nicholson Who is it credited to? Stuart Nicholson Who took or provided this image? Stuart Nicholson What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 13663 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename arnside_roberts_window.jpg Media Image Height 1095 Media Image Width 1460 Media ID 194893 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? The inscription Copyright Statement David Long Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 09/05/2025 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 196 Media Image Width 1280 Media ID 194894 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The window Copyright Statement David Long Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 09/05/2025 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1280 Media Image Width 899
Media ID 12371 Image Priority 3 What is the image's caption? Memorial Copyright Statement Copyright Stuart Nicholson Who is it credited to? Stuart Nicholson Who took or provided this image? Stuart Nicholson What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 13663 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename arnside_roberts_window.jpg Media Image Height 1095 Media Image Width 1460
Media ID 194893 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? The inscription Copyright Statement David Long Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 09/05/2025 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 196 Media Image Width 1280
Media ID 194894 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The window Copyright Statement David Long Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 09/05/2025 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1280 Media Image Width 899