Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window with tracery. The top window depicts an angel holding a banner which holds the first part of the inscription. The left light depicts Jesus crowning a kneeling soldier in armour. The right hand light shows an angel pointing heavenwards surrounded by some of Jesus' followers after the Resurrection. The inscription runs across the bottom of the both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Annes on Sea URC.
Street
Clifton Drive
Town
St Annes On Sea
District
Fylde
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
FY8 2AE
OS map ref
SD 31940 28878
Other Details
North side of nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
United Reformed

St Annes United Reformed Church & Boys Brigade WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TOP WINDOW: THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GAVE TO US THE VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD.

LEFT LIGHT: I WILL GIVE THEE THE CROWN OF LIFE/ IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ (Names)

RIGHT LIGHT: HE IS RISEN HE IS NOT HERE/ (Names)/ BOYS BDE 1ST ST ANNES ON SEA COY/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914-1918

BOTTOM OF WHOLE WINDOW: IN HONOURED MEMORY OF (NAMES)/ ALSO MEMBERS OF THE BOYS BDE 1ST ST ANNES-ON-SEA COY., (NAMES) WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914-1918

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War
How many names are listed in total?
13
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?
13
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,forename,additional
How is this information ordered?
surname
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?
c 3500mm
How wide is the component?
c 1500mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
April 1923
Who was present?
Sir Charles Macara
References
References
Blackpool Gazette Year Book 1924, Report on the unveiling by Sir Charles Macara
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
22361
The Window Dedication
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Window Dedication
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
04/10/2004
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
25321
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
oct0304_006.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048
Media ID
22362
The Window Dedication
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The Window Dedication
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
04/10/2004
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
25322
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
oct0304_007.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048
Media ID
174661
The Memorial Window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
4th October 2004
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2048
Media Image Width
1536
Media ID
174662
St Annes United Reformed Church & Boys Brigade WW1 Window
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
St Annes United Reformed Church & Boys Brigade WW1 Window
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3510
Media Image Width
2550
Media ID
174663
St Annes United Reformed Church & Boys Brigade WW1 Window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
St Annes United Reformed Church & Boys Brigade WW1 Window
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2277
Media Image Width
1708