Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Stained glass window which depicts Sir Galahad offering his sword to Christ Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. James' Church Street St. James Road Town Blackburn District Blackburn County Lancashire Country England Postcode BB1 8EP OS map ref SD 68058 29264 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St. James' Church Young Mens Class - WW1 Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? THIS WINDOW WAS/ ERECTED BY ST JAMES/ YOUNG MEN'S CLASS/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEMBERS OF THE CLASS/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 War How many names are listed in total? 0 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? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No 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 Dimensions How high is the component? 1460MM How wide is the component? 635MM Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial MR A J DAVIES What role did they have in the making? Designer Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial The Bromsgrove Guild What role did they have in the making? Makers Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 31 October 1920 Who was present? Bishop Suffragan of Burnley Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 31 October 1920 Who was present? Bishop Suffragan of Burnley References References Blackburn Times 30 October and 6 November 1920 Blackburn Weekly Telegraph 30 October 1920 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 15323 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 17182 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 51293.jpg
Media ID 15323 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 17182 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 51293.jpg