Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Four-light stained glass window.
Christ, with a halo of plain glass, has been lowered from the cross & lies in the arms of his followers. A child stands meekly to the left, whilst the bottom of the lancets are filled with yellow tulips . The skull of Adam lies below the body of Christ. Between the robbers is a dream landscape in purples & pinks of middle eastern houses & people. The top of the window has dark blue & turquoise stained glass dotted with stars, interspersed with cherubic ...
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Abington Avenue United Reformed Church
Street
Abington Avenue
Town
Northampton
District
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Postcode
NN1 4QA
OS map ref
SP 76926 61748
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
United Reformed

Abington Avenue Congregational Church - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE / MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY / IN THE WAR 1914 - 1919
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
No
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
24 ft
How wide is the component?
10 ft
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Under the 1972 Act of Union, the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches joined together. After due consideration, Abington Avenue Congregational Church voted to join this new United Reformed Church movement.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
SIR FRANK BRANGWYN RA
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
PAUL TURPIN
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
8/5/1921
Who was present?
Reverend C.S. Larkman unveiled and dedicated the window.
References
References
Northampton Chronicle and Echo 9/5/1921: reported the ceremony, at which the window and associated tablet near the pulpit were unveiled and dedicated.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
182306
Four light stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Abington Avenue Congregational Church - Window
Copyright Statement
Christine Whipp
Who is it credited to?
Christine Whipp
Date Taken
07/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Christine Whipp
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
669
Media Image Width
451