Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Pair of two-light stained glass windows one on the north aisle and one on the south. The north aisle windows depict the Crucifixion and Christ crowning a young man and offering him a sword: this pair of windows commemorates those who died. The south aisle windows depict St George and St Martin: these commemorate those who served and returned. Between each set of windows is a brass plaque bearing the names of those commemorated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Christ Church (closed)
Street
Beech Street
Town
Bacup
District
Rossendale
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
OL13 9DZ
OS map ref
SD 87323 23380
Other Details
The church closed in 2012 and in 2023 planning permission was granted for it to be converted into offices.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Christ Church, Bacup - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
North side window: GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS/ BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO/ DEATH & I WILL GIVE/ THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR

Southside window: AS MY STRENGTH WAS/ THEN SO IT IS NOW/ NOT AS THE WORLD GIV/ ETH GIVE I UNTO YOU/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE/ WHO SERVED IN/ THE GREAT WAR
War
How many names are listed in total?
89
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?
75
Of the names listed, how many died?
14
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename, surname, decorations
How is this information ordered?
Surname within rank
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
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
This is the plaque for the fallen
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
This is the 'served' plaque
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Shrigley and Hunt
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
02 March 1919
Who was present?
Rev J E Roscoe
References
References
Bacup Times: 8th March 1919, page 3; 24th April 1920, page 5
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
7602
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
8489
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_54957_cmike_berrell_2008_1.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960
Media ID
7603
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
8490
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_54957_cmike_berrell_2008_3.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960
Media ID
8359
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
9248
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_54957_cmike_berrell_2008_2.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960
Media ID
8360
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
9249
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_54957_cmike_berrell_2008_4.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960
Media ID
8361
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Christ Church Bacup, WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
9250
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_54957_cmike_berrell_2008_5.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960