Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Luton
Town
Biscot
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Mr H. Blandford of Exeter (Artist)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 30 May 1920
    Attended by: Revd. F.C. Mahoney M.A. Vicar of Houghton Regis
  • Dedicated
    Date: 30 May 1920
    Attended by: Revd. F.C. Mahoney M.A. Vicar of Houghton Regis
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2870

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Current location

South wall of the church adjacent to the pulpit
20
Holy Trinity Church
Trinity Road
Biscot
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 1TP
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 07617 23881
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Twin leaded lights of stained glass window depicting the Annunciation with a brass wall mounted plaque below. Rectangular plaque with black lettering and red capital letters in a simple red border.
Inscription
THIS WINDOW IS DEDCIATED TO THE/GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ARTHUR JESSE LITTLE/KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE/30TH AUGUST 1918 AGED 20 YEARS/TRINITY SUNDAY 30TH MAY 1920
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Little, Arthur Jesse
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: year died,place of death,forename,age of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 205MM, width 305MM
    Materials: Brass
  • Window
    Measurements: height 6000MM, width 400MM
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
PCC
Reference
  • Minute book of Vestry Meetings 30 May 1920 - Parents installed the window cost £75 son once a choirboy of Biscot Church

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