Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three light stained glass window with figures in each light. In the right light is a laurel-crowned figure representing Victory and in the left light is a knight in full armour depicting Faith. In the centre light the three Marys kneel before the angel at the tomb of the risen Christ. Across the base of the three lights are the commemoration and names (in five columns).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Street
Rivington Lane
Town
Rivington
District
Chorley
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
BL6 7RU
OS map ref
SD 63745 12767
Other Details
It is the west window in the School Chapel. The school changed its name from Grammar to High School when it merged with Horwich County Secondary School in 1973.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Rivington and Blackrod Grammar School - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
FAITH HE IS RISEN - HE IS NOT HERE VICTORY/ GLORIAM LIBERTATIS QUAESIBERUNT GLORIAM DEI VIDENT/ IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ MEMBERS OF THIS SCHOOL WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
War
How many names are listed in total?
24
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?
1
Of the names listed, how many died?
23
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, Initials
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
Please include any additional information here
The Name of Arthur Chippendale appears in the window but, in fact, he survived the war.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
School trustees
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?
5000mm
How wide is the component?
2000mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The memorial was unveiled by Mr. Robert Thorley Johnson. He was the headmaster from 1894 to 1904, when he was forced to retire because of ill health. His two sons - G R Johnson and H N Johnson - were both killed in the war. However, neither boy came to the school as a pupil. It is presumed that they were included on the memorial out of respect for their father. As the headmaster lived on the premises, they would both have 'been' at the school as children.
Record Notes
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Mr. F Petty and Mr. S M Irwin
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
John Hardman & Co. Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
8 March 1922
Who was present?
Mr R T Johnson (Headmaster)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
8th March 1922
Who was present?
Dr. Henn, Bishop Suffragan of Burnley
References
References
The History of Rivington and Blackroad Grammar School, by Margaret M Kay. Pub Manchester United Press, 1966. (1st Edition 1931)
Unveiling service at Lancashire Record Office-Document DDX94/168
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
48258
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window Setting
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window Setting
Copyright Statement
Copyright Julie Lamara
Who is it credited to?
Julie Lamara
Who took or provided this image?
Julie Lamara
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
52869
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3295_1.jpg
Media Image Height
902
Media Image Width
1196
Media ID
48259
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Julie Lamara
Who is it credited to?
Julie Lamara
Who took or provided this image?
Julie Lamara
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
52870
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3295_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1880
Media Image Width
1403
Media ID
48260
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window Inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Rivington And Blackrod Grammar School Window Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Julie Lamara
Who is it credited to?
Julie Lamara
Who took or provided this image?
Julie Lamara
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
52871
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3295_window_inscription.jpg
Media Image Height
1104
Media Image Width
1762