Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Single-light stained glass window depicting Christ Light of the World. The window shows the figure of Christ wearing a crown, white robe and red cape, and carrying a lantern in his left hand with right hand raised. The window originally had an arched top but is now rectangular. In addition, the lower section of the window, which included the dedication and names, has been lost. (The attached images show the window in its original form including the dedication and names.) Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Christ Church and Neighbourhood Centre Street Great Eaves Road Town Ramsbottom District Bury County Greater Manchester Country England Postcode BL0 0PX OS map ref SD 79230 17392 If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why The original location closed in 1997 and the church was re-established at its current location in 1999. The window (only part of the original set of windows) was moved to the new church c 2014. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Methodist Ramsbottom Wesleyan Methodist Church Location What year was it moved? c 2014 Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name Ramsbottom Wesleyan Methodist Church Chapel (now Adderstone Mansion) Street Market Place Town Ramsbottom District Bury County Greater Manchester Country England Postcode BL0 9HT OS map ref SD 79088 17003 If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why The original location closed in 1997 and the church was re-established at its current location in 1999. The window (only part of the original set of windows) was moved to the new church c 2014. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Methodist What year was it moved? c 2014 Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? On lost section of window: To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of/ Ramsbottom Wesleyan Methodist Church who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919/ (names) War How many names are listed in total? 5 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? 5 What information is listed for those commemorated? Surname, forename How is this information ordered? Surname Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 2014: Damage to surrounding stone window sill and frame. The window was at risk of being lost as part of the conversion of the former Church. 1997: Church closed and converted into private flats. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? At Risk 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 Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 30 October 1921 Who was present? Mr William Booth, Rev J H Sanders of Burnley, Rev H W Perkins. References References Other website http://www.ramsbottommemorialwallproject.co.uk/memorials5.html Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 9579 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Michael Booth Copyright Statement Copyright Michael Booth Who is it credited to? Michael Booth Who took or provided this image? Michael Booth What is its licence type? Pre 2014 WMA license Reference 10472 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename ukniwm_65739_cmichael_booth_1.jpg Media Image Height 425 Media Image Width 644 Media ID 9580 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Michael Booth Copyright Statement Copyright Michael Booth Who is it credited to? Michael Booth Who took or provided this image? Michael Booth What is its licence type? Pre 2014 WMA license Reference 10473 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename ukniwm_65739_cmichael_booth_2.jpg Media Image Height 484 Media Image Width 322
Media ID 9579 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Michael Booth Copyright Statement Copyright Michael Booth Who is it credited to? Michael Booth Who took or provided this image? Michael Booth What is its licence type? Pre 2014 WMA license Reference 10472 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename ukniwm_65739_cmichael_booth_1.jpg Media Image Height 425 Media Image Width 644
Media ID 9580 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Michael Booth Copyright Statement Copyright Michael Booth Who is it credited to? Michael Booth Who took or provided this image? Michael Booth What is its licence type? Pre 2014 WMA license Reference 10473 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename ukniwm_65739_cmichael_booth_2.jpg Media Image Height 484 Media Image Width 322