Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Lancet window of single light made of plain glass. Half way down is the RAF badge in colour. The inscription is at the base of the window, made by painting the background and leaving the lettering clear, using Roman capitals Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name All Saints Church Town Rothbury District Alnwick County Northumberland Country England Postcode NE65 7UU OS map ref NU 05704 01732 Other Details West wall of memorial chapel If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Sergeant W J R Soulsby Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM JOHN R. SOULSBY, SGT. A/G R.A.F./ WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN ACTION OVER GERMANY 1ST SEPT. 1943/ AND IS BURIED IN HORLZDORF-ELSTER. THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY/ HIS PARENTS JOHN RIDDLE AND ANNIE BURMUND SOULSBY. War How many names are listed in total? 1 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? 1 What information is listed for those commemorated? surname, rank, date of death, service, place of death, forenames, relationships, manner of death Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? Colours fading slightly 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? 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 Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial L C EVETTS What role did they have in the making? Artist Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? Easter Day, 4th April 1947 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 173989 Image What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 1767 Media Image Width 1169
Media ID 173989 Image What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 1767 Media Image Width 1169