Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light stained glass window with a quatrefoil light above and an accompanying silver plaque on a wooden backboard affixed to the wall below.
The left-hand light depicts St Michael in full armour with a red botonné cross on a white shield, treading down the Devil in the form of a serpent. Above him is a white botonné cross on a black shield, whilst the Wyvern from the Ffarington family crest appears below.
The right-hand light depicts St George in tunic and chain mail with the cross of St George on his shield, and a white lion rampant on the pennant of his lance, the point of which is piercing the head of the dragon at his feet. Above him appears the Wyvern from the Ffarington family crest, with the lions of England on a square below.
In the quatrefoil light above are the five badges of the units in which the six who are commemorated by the window served - the Scots Guards, the Royal Engineers, the Green Howards, the King's Own Royal Lancasters, and the Royal Air Force (2).
A silver plaque on an oak backboard below carries the Dedication and the Names.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St James' Church
Street
Slater Lane
Town
Leyland
District
County
Country
Postcode
PR26 7SH
OS map ref
SD 51734 21754
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St James' Leyland WW2 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
The window/ is dedicated to the memory of/ the men of this Church and Parish/ who made the Great Sacrifice in/ the World War 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ This tablet was erected through the generosity of Mr and Mrs J T Miller/ (Hallmarks below)
War
How many names are listed in total?
6
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?
6
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forenames, surname, unit
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by 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?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
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?
Mr and Mrs J T Miller
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
BOOK: "ST JAMES CHURCH AND WORDEN HALL" NESSIE MARKLAND.
MAG: "BREWERS PRINT" FEBRUARY 1987, CHORLEY, LANCS.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
07th August 1949
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
188951
Image
The two main lights
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The two main lights
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/01/2025
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
959
Media ID
188952
Image
The plaque
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The silver plaque
Who is it credited to?
Berenice Baynham
Date Taken
20/10/2016
Who took or provided this image?
Berenice Baynham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1080
Media Image Width
1440
Media ID
189665
Image
The window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window, with light above, and silver plaque below
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/01/2025
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
881
Media ID
189666
Image
The quatrefoil light
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The quatrefoil light
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/01/2025
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
1122
Media Image Width
1280