Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained Glass Window depicting St George and a robed St Michael, also the coats of arms of Prestwich & Manchester.

Also a window in Holy Trinity Church, Northwood WMR 12060
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Rename memorial per the new naming rules
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Prestwich
District
Bury
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Postcode
M25 1AJ
OS map ref
SD 81100 03686
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant J N Rostern Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
CINCILIO ET LABORE

MANCHESTER

(To the glory of God and in loving memory) of Lieut. Joseph Norman Rostern 2/7th Bttn. / (Manchester regiment who was killed in) action at Peronne 28th March 1918. / (Given by his parents AD 1921.) / "He chose the noble path."

(part in brackets not visible in the photograph)
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, surname, date of death, regiment, place of death, forenames
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
His parents
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Similar sounding window in Holy Trinity Church, Northwood. Made by Messrs Shrigley & Hunt so possible they made this one also.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Presented
When did it take place?
1921
References
References
The Victorian Web http://www.victorianweb.org/art/stainedglass/shrigley/2.html
Window in Holy Trinity, Northwood that might be similar to the Prestwich window
Pages of the Sea https://www.pagesofthesea.org.uk/soldier/joseph-norman-rostern/
Image of Lieutenant Joseph Norman Rostern
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
90896
Window commemorating Lieutenant Joseph Norman Rostern in St mary the Virgin, Prestwich
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window commemorating Lieutenant Joseph Norman Rostern in St mary the Virgin, Prestwich
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Bleasdale
Who is it credited to?
John Bleasdale
Date Taken
05/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
John Bleasdale
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
99946
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
image_2.png
Media Image Height
375
Media Image Width
500