Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two windows with themes from 'Pilgrim's Progress'. The left hand window depicted Greatheart protecting the women from the giant Grim, who with his chained lions,impeded the progress of the Pilgrims along the King's highway. At the foot was the text 'Faithful unto death'. The right hand window depicted the scene where the young knight having passed over to the other side is receiving his reward. He is shown stepping from the barque which has carried him safely to the shores of Paradise. In his hand he grasps firmly his sword, symbolical of honour, and is about to receive the crown of life from our Lord. An angel at the side holds the martyr's palm and his lance with banneret bearing the cross, symbolical of victory over death, while peace is symbolised by hovering doves. The text is 'I will give thee a crown of life' Location Has this memorial been lost? Yes Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name Whitehaven Congregational Church Street Scotch Street Town Whitehaven District Copeland County Cumbria Country England Postcode CA28 Other Details East end of church either side of organ If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why Church was demolished following amalgamation with Presbyterians to form United Reformed Church. The police staion now stands on the site. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Congregational What year was it moved? After 31 August 1969 Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? (Unknown) 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? No Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? The associated plaque survives, having been removed to the United Reformed Church. (Our ref. 8997.) Components Component 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 Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial George F Gascoyne & Son What role did they have in the making? Designer Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial George F Gascoyne & Son What role did they have in the making? Makers Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 28 November 1920 Who was present? Mr William McGowan, Chairman of Whitehaven Magistrates References References Whitehaven News 2 December 1920 page 3 d-f