Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three-light East Window of the sanctuary for WW1, and two-light East Window of the Lady Chapel (east end of south aisle for WW2) with accompanying slate tablet outside the east end of the church, and a framed paper roll of honour beside the Lady Chapel window.
The tablet, as it carries the Names from both World Wars, was installed post-WW2.

The striking east window picture is symbolic rather than biblical. It shows Jesus robed in red as captain of the host. His hands and feet are scarred with the marks of crucifixion indicating that he is the risen and ascended Lord. He is surrounded by men in Roman armour, representing perhaps the soldiery of all ages descending a rocky path from the mountains. These would seem more representative of the heights of the Lake District than the plains of France
The Lady Chapel window is a memorial to those who died in the Second World War. The theme here is the Resurrection, depicting the women who came to the tomb. A dramatic burst of light outshines the garden vegetation and invades heaven beyond.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Allithwaite
District
County
Country
Postcode
LA11 7RD
OS map ref
SD 38563 76778
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Allithwaite Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque-THE EAST WINDOWS OF THIS CHURCH/ ARE ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WARS./ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
East Window-GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/TO THE HONOURED GLORY OF/AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND/COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
Lady Chapel Window-Left Hand Light-IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/THOSE FROM THIS PARISH WHO MADE/THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 1939-1945/Right Hand Light-[names]
Roll of Honour-THE FOLLOWING NAMES/APPEAR ON THE WAR MEMORIAL/OUTSIDE THIS CHURCH/UNDER THE EAST WINDOW/1914-1918/[names]/1939-1945/[names]
War
How many names are listed in total?
11
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
11
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forenames
How is this information ordered?
surname
How many names are listed in total?
5
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
5
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forenames
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
920mm
How wide is the component?
760mm
How deep is the component?
inset
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
275mm
How wide is the component?
230mm
How deep is the component?
10mm
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
See separate report for Roll of Honour for those who served & returned (57 names).

William Morris made the WW1 window and Abbot's made the WW2 window
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
WILLIAM MORRIS & CO
What role did they have in the making?
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?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
23 October 1921
Who was present?
Captain Nigel Kennedy MP
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
11732
Image
WW1 3 light window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
WW1 3 light window
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
12955
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
allithwaite_ww1_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
11733
Image
WW2 2 Light Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
WW2 2 Light Window
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
12956
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
allithwaite_ww2_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
11734
Image
External Plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
External Plaque
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
12957
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
allithwaite.jpg
Media Image Height
821
Media Image Width
1095
Media ID
11735
Image
Roll of Honour-Died WW1 & WW2
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Roll of Honour-Died WW1 & WW2
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
12958
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
allithwaite_died_roh.jpg
Media Image Height
3680
Media Image Width
4880
Media ID
174530
Image
Exterior of East window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Exterior of WW1 East window with the combined commemorative tablet below
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
19/03/2024
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