Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A modern design, single light, stained glass window, in a wooden frame. It depicts the horror of war and carries the Latin motto "Cogitate Altiora" (Think on higher things).
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Additional Location information, photograph and document
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Fleetwood Museum
Street
Queens Terrace
Town
Fleetwood
District
Wyre
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
FY7 6BT
OS map ref
SD 34030 48191
Other Details
In the cafe of the Museum

Fleetwood Grammar School Memorial Window Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Fleetwood Grammar School
Street
Poulton Road
Town
Fleetwood
District
Wyre
County
Lancashire
Country
England
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The School closed in 1977
What year was it moved?
1977
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building No
Lancashire County Council Museums Service
Building Name
Storage Facility
Town
Preston
District
Preston
County
Lancashire
Country
England
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Moved out of storage in 2010 to be installed in the Fleetwood Museum
What year was it moved?
2010
Commemoration
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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?
Fleetwood Museum Trust
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
252196
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Old Scholars Union for Fleetwood Grammar School
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The cost of taking the window out of storage and placing it in the Fleetwood Museum was funded by Fleetwood Town Council, local groups, and former grammar school students.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mrs A Howarth, Senior Art Mistress
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Beaumont and Parkinson, Blackpool
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?
31/05/1964
Who was present?
Old Scholars Union
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
May 2010
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
22552
The Memorial Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Unknown
Who is it credited to?
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Unknown
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
25527
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
fleetwood_grammar_school_memorial_windowa.jpg
Media Image Height
1515
Media Image Width
963
Media ID
49818
The Memorial Window in situ
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window in situ - alongside it is the WW2 Roll of Honour for the School (WMR 72394).
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
27/09/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
54547
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
img_20180925_104844624.jpg
Media Image Height
3071
Media Image Width
2889
Document(s)
Memorial Document
new_doc_2018-09-29_18.37.541.pdf (454.67 KB)
What is the document's caption?
Memorial Window Story
Who provided this document?
Lancashire County Council
Who is it credited to?
Lanccashire County Council
Copyright Statement
Copyright Lancashire County Council
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Please provide any other relevant information not included in the caption
Rear side of a leaflet provided by Fleetwood Museum
What content type is this document?
Names evidence
Reference
54546
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
On