Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light window decorated as below, with WW1 name list carved into the window sill centrally below the window, and flanked by WW2 boards- nmaes B to M on the left hand side and O-W on the right hand side.

Lights depict a soldier walking away from a of village, standing before a Crucifix.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Stephen on the Cliffs Church
Street
Holmefield Road
Town
Blackpool
District
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
FY2 9NU
OS map ref
SD 30913 38789
Other Details
The window above the vestry entrance, between the choir and the Lady Chapel-east end of south aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Stephens On The Cliffs Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(PLAQUE) THE WINDOW ABOVE/WAS UNVEILED BY/MAJOR A J C FRESHWATER MC TD/ AND DEDICATED BY/THE REV F B FRESHWATER VICAR 30 MAR 1930
(On the WINDOW) IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST STEPHENS BLACKPOOL WHO DIED WHILST ON ACTIVE SERVICE DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 "JESUS MERCY"
(below the window)- [Names]
(ON BOARDS) 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
12
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?
12
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,regiment,forename
How is this information ordered?
surname
How many names are listed in total?
11
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
11
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,forename
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
This is each of two boards
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
105mm
How wide is the component?
210mm
How deep is the component?
5mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
This is the unveiling plaque
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
30th March 1930
Who was present?
MAJ A J C FRESHWATER MC TD
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
30th March 1930
Who was present?
Revd FB Freshwater, Vicar
References
References
For far better photographs- see https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/204588/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
20923
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Date Taken
25/12/2016
Media Description
Lighting conditions are terrible here, hence the poor photograph
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23674
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
blackpool_ssc_ww1_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
20924
WW1 names
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
WW1 names
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Date Taken
25/12/2016
Media Description
Lighting conditions are terrible here, hence the poor photograph
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23675
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
blackpool_ssc_ww1.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
20925
WW2 names Left Hand Side
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
WW2 names Left Hand Side
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Date Taken
25/12/2016
Media Description
Lighting conditions are terrible here, hence the poor photograph
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23676
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
blackpool_ssc_ww2_lhs.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
20926
WW2 Names Right Hand side
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
WW2 Names Right Hand side
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Date Taken
25/12/2016
Media Description
Lighting conditions are terrible here, hence the poor photograph
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23677
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
blackpool_ssc_ww2_rhs.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
20927
Unveiling Plaque
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Unveiling Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Date Taken
25/12/2016
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23678
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
blackpool_ssc_ww1_unveiling_plaque.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
161951
The Memorial Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
23/03/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1266
Media Image Width
1012
Media ID
161952
The Left side Names Panel
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The Left Names Panel
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
23/03/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1944
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
161953
The Right side Names Panel
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The Right Names Panel
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
23/03/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1944
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
161954
The Main Names Panel
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The Main Names Panel
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
23/03/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1944
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
161955
The Commemorative Plaque
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
The Commemorative Plaque
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
23/03/2000
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
992
Media Image Width
1302