Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Bowed stained glass window of three lights. At centre of central light is a cartouche depicting Britannia in gold helmet and red robe meeting a ghostly First World War soldier who is dressed with helmet and knapsack in grey. Illuminated dates of the First World War are in the top corners depicted within wreaths. The inscription is on the lower edge of the central light and below the cartouche, and includes a reference to a cartoon in "Punch' which inspired the window.
The window is mounted within a large glass-fronted case, with backlighting to illuminated it. A Museum exhibition card sits alongside.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Street
Station Road
Town
Keswick
District
Allerdale
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Postcode
CA12 4NB
OS map ref
NY 26917 23694

Keswick - Royal Oak Hotel Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
The Royal Oak Hotel
Town
Keswick
District
Allerdale
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Postcode
CA12 5HZ
OS map ref
NY 26681 23417
Other Details
The Acorn Bar-reputed to be the smallest bar in the county
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Royal Oak Hotel in Keswick was extensively remodelled as part of the Packhorse Court Shopping Centre. This hotel had been one of the premier hostelries of the Lake District dating back to Elizabethan times. The architect firm responsible for this redevelopment, Max Elliot and Manning of Penrith donated the window to the museum.
What year was it moved?
1997
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
1914 1918/ THE SHRINE OF HONOUR/ "Who goes there"/ "I have no name. I died for my country."/ "Pass unknown warrior."/ IN HONOUR OF THE MANY PATRONS OF THIS HOTEL/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE.
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
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Museum
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?
1778mm
How wide is the component?
1346mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ABBOTT AND CO LTD OF LANCASTER
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
References
References
http://www.treasuresofcumbria.org.uk/treasure/first-world-war-memorial-window
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
11147
The Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Ruth Mansergh
Who is it credited to?
Ruth Mansergh
Who took or provided this image?
Ruth Mansergh
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
12283
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
keswick_royal_oak_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3264
Media ID
160212
The window on display
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The window on display
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
29/05/2023
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
967
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
160213
Central feature of the window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Central feature of the window - Britannia and the ghost soldier
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
29/05/2023
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
854
Media ID
160214
The Museum exhibition card
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
The Museum exhibition card
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
29/05/2023
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
914
Media ID
160215
The inscriptions in the centre light
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The inscriptions in the centre light
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
29/05/2023
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
1014
Media Image Width
1280