Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass windows with dedicatory inscription within window. Very ornate with garlands and tassels. 10 panels and 3 upper lights.
1 1914 Angel, crown and crossed leaves
2. 4 Biblical figures
3. Christ enthroned and scroll. 'They shall see His face and His name shall be in their hearts.'
4. Four Biblical figures, one with sword
5. 1918 Angel, Crown and crossed leaves
6. 'Northamptonshire' around wreath and scroll the 'Northamptonshire Regt.'
7. Saint bowed on one knee with sword, inscribed "I have fought the good fight".
8. Lamb and flag with wreath. 2 Angels bearing scroll inscribed "To the Glory of God and in undying...." (see inscription).
9. Angel with wings and shield and scroll inscribed "Death swallowed up in Victory"
10. Northampton Town arms inside wreath with town motto beneath "Castello fortior concordia".
Top light: Flaming Torch
Left and right top lights: Leaf patterns and angel faces
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Victoria Road Congregational Church
Street
Victoria Road
Town
Northampton
District
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Postcode
NN1 5EQ
OS map ref
SP 76258 60672
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Congregational

Men of Victoria Road Congregational Church Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in undying memory of those connected with this church, who in the Great War 1914-1918 made the supreme sacrifice.
(Exact line spacing unknown)
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?
No
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
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Victoria Road, Church
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
7620 mm
How wide is the component?
6096 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
c. January 1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries