Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting peace and sacrifice.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
Yes
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Furthergate Congregational Church (demolished)
Street
Furthergate
Town
Blackburn
District
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
BB1
OS map ref
SD 697 282
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Church closed and demolished
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Congregational
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Under Peace were the words- “A Little Child Shall Lead Them"
Under Sacrifice-“Yea A Sword Shall Pierce Through Thy Own Soul"
Beneath the window is the inscription-“In Memory of The Men of Furthergate Church And School Who Fell In The War 1914-1918."
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?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
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?
Lost
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
The Memorial also included the building of a men's club and the provision of a secondary school scholarship the total cost of the entire scheme was £1,300.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1 May 1921
Who was present?
Ephraim Hindle JP
References
References
Blackburn Times 7 May 1921
Blackburn Weekly Telegraph 7 May 1921
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
92454
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Gary Jordison
Who is it credited to?
Gary Jordison
Date Taken
5 June 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Gary Jordison
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101688
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1.jpg
Media Image Height
995
Media Image Width
605