What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW: IN MEMORIAM 1914-1918
PLAQUE: 1914 1919/ THESE MEN FROM THE PARISH OF LONGTON/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ THE EAST WINDOW WAS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN PROUD MEMORY OF THEIR DEVOTION
PLAQUE: 1914 1919/ THESE MEN FROM THE PARISH OF LONGTON/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ THE EAST WINDOW WAS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN PROUD MEMORY OF THEIR DEVOTION
War
How many names are listed in total?
37
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?
37
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, initial, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
How high is the component?
c4000mm
How wide is the component?
c3000mm
Does it have listed status?
No
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
Thursday August 25th 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Whalley
References
Longton Victory Memorial Club (see WMR 111215) has compiled details of the fallen of WW1 here: http://www.longtononline.co.uk/world_war_1.htm
Memorial Image
Media ID
69289
Image
Priority
8
What is the image's caption?
The Inscription at the bottom of the centre light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
75837
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
oct0704_006.jpg
Media Image Height
2048
Media Image Width
1536
Media ID
175053
Image
Priority
9
What is the image's caption?
Metal plaque associated with window
Copyright Statement
Orphan Work 54965
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Work 54965
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Work 54965
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1672
Media Image Width
2245
Media ID
189763
Image
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The central figure of Christ
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
357
Media ID
189764
Image
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Right-hand main lights
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
572
Media ID
189765
Image
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Left-hand main lights
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
566
Media ID
189766
Image
Priority
7
What is the image's caption?
Lower tracery, and tops of main lights
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
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
635
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
189767
Image
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Upper tracery
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
891
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
189768
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The attendant bronze plaque
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
1026
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
189769
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The East window
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
25/01/2025
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
903