Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window with accompanying brass plaque in a triangular arched oak frame with a Latin cross carved with a roundel within the arch and small fleury crosses carved at the shoulders.
The left-hand light of the window depicts St George, patron saint of soldiers, astride a slain dragon, in full armour, holding a lance earring a St George's Cross pennant in his right hand, and a shield emblazoned with the St George's Cross in his left hand. The right-hand light depicts St Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, in Eucharistic robes, giving a blessing with his right hand, and holding a crozier and a sailing vessel with the Cross of St George decorating its unfurled sail. There is a Biblical text written beneath each figure - "The men were very good unto us/ and we were not hurt". 1 Sam 25, 15, under St George, and "They were a wall unto us/ both by night and day". 1 Sam 25, 16, under St Nicholas.
The brass plaque carries the Dedication and the names in five columns. The incised inscription is blacked.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter and St Paul's Church
Street
High Street (A678)/ Church Street
Town
Rishton
District
County
Country
Postcode
BB1 4BS
OS map ref
SD 72460 30239
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St Peter and St Paul's Rishton - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
This window and tablet were erected to the Glory of God/ and in loving memory of the men from this Parish/ who Fell in the Great War 1914 - 1919./ (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
81
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
81
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, initial, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
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 Details
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What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
NEWS: "BLACKBURN TIMES" 14TH AND 21ST AUG 1920
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR LOUIS AMBLER FSA FRIBA
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
15th August 1920
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
The church's War Memorials
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The church's War Memorials
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
18/08/2026
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
696
Media Image Width
1280
Image
The WW1 Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The WW1 Window
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
18/08/2026
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
794
Image
The WW1 Plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The WW1 Plaque
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
18/08/2026
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
1133
Media Image Width
1280