Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Stained glass window depicting the figure of Christ watching over a young Scout, and gesturing direction with his hands. The Scout is holding a map indicating roads and paths, and is wearing a period Scout uniform. The scene is copied from a painting called 'The Pathfinder'. The image is bordered by a rose and leaf design, and the Scout badge is in the lower left. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. Gabriel's Church Street Greenhill Road Town Middleton District Rochdale County Greater Manchester Country England Postcode M24 2BD OS map ref SD 88539 05314 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England 3rd Middleton Pathfinder Scouts Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name Scout Headquarters Street Wade Street Town Middleton District Rochdale County Greater Manchester Country England If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why Building closed What year was it moved? August, 2007 Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? I AM THE WAY/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE OF THE/ 3RD MIDDLETON BOY SCOUTS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS AND AS A/ THANK OFFERING TO GOD FOR THOSE WHO RETURNED./ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945/ (Names)/ BE PREPARED/ THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED AND PRESENTED BY JOHN W. HEALEY SCOUTMASTER NOV 29TH 1924. War How many names are listed in total? 4 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? 4 What information is listed for those commemorated? surname,forename How is this information ordered? surname How many names are listed in total? 5 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? 5 What information is listed for those commemorated? surname,forename How is this information ordered? surname Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 2007: now mounted in a light box. Post WW2: extra inscription was added. Components Component 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 History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Memorial Cost Additional information related to cost or sponsorship In 2007, £21,000 was spent to remove, restore and re-install the window. The names are those of 3rd Middleton Ware St Scout Troop. Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Presented When did it take place? 29 November 1924 Who was present? John W Healey, Scoutmaster Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Rededicated When did it take place? October 2007 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References Anonymous, 'Pride of place'. Middleton Guardian, Thursday 4 October 2007, p. 9. War Memorials Trust: http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=108 Middleton District Scouts & Guides: Celebrating the Centenary of Scouting 1907-2007. Dedication of the Wade St 'Pathfinder' Window. 30 September 2007 (leaflet). Mountford, Emma. 'Saved: the window with Corrie 'part'. Manchester Evening News. Thursday 30 August 2007, p. 23. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 72959 Image Priority 0 Copyright Statement Copyright mike berrell Who is it credited to? mike berrell Who took or provided this image? mike berrell What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 79849 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename mem-243a.jpg Media Image Height 600 Media Image Width 393
Media ID 72959 Image Priority 0 Copyright Statement Copyright mike berrell Who is it credited to? mike berrell Who took or provided this image? mike berrell What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 79849 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename mem-243a.jpg Media Image Height 600 Media Image Width 393