Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with three elaborate central lights. The figure of a Saint is depicted in each of the three lights: St George (left); St Michael (centre), pointing to the banner of the Cross and vanquishing the Dragon enemy; St Louis (right). The inscription is beneath the figures and across the three lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Matthews Church
Street
Junction Of Asher Lane And Main Road
Town
Pentrich
District
Amber Valley
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
DE5
OS map ref
SK 380 520
Other Details
North wall of the Chancel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Capt B R Winthrop-smith Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
HE HATH/ DELIVERED/ MY SOUL IN/ PEACE/ FROM THE BATTLE/ THAT WAS/ AGAINST/ ME

To the Glory of God and/ in loving memory of/ our son Bernard Winthrop Smith, Captain 1st/ Scots Guards/ died of wounds received/at Ypres, Belgium, Nov 15 1914.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,regiment,forename,relationships
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?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
St Louis and St George are the warrior Saints of France and England respectively. According to an unknown publication, the saints take no part in the combat, referring to Heaven. The figure of St Louis is modelled on a portrait by Giotto in Florence.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Christopher W Whall
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
4th March 1916
Who was present?
Bishop of Derby
References
References
History of the window and an explanation of the symbolism titled 'Description of Stained Glass Window'.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
161729
Close up of memorial window wording
Who is it credited to?
Laura Topliss
Date Taken
24/06/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Laura Topliss
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3696
Media ID
161730
Close up of memorial
Who is it credited to?
Laura Topliss
Date Taken
30/03/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Laura Topliss
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3696
Media ID
161731
Memorial in situ
Who is it credited to?
Laura Topliss
Date Taken
30/03/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Laura Topliss
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3696