Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
West Lancashire
Town
Parbold
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
F & H Lowe, 5 Diggle St, Wigan (Designer)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
83751

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Current location

CHRIST CHURCH
Parbold Hill
Parbold
West Lancashire
Lancashire
WN8 7TG
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 50231 10714
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Paper sheet behind a wooden and glass frame. The intricately decorated roll is nowy headed with a pediment across the top. The dedication makes reference both to the stained glass window (WMR 42675) and those who served and returned from the Great War. The scroll containing names and dedication is flanked by floral design and images of Victory and Courage. The bottom corners and the pediment include scenes from the Great War such as trench warfare, an airship flying above warships and British and French soldiers on parade either side of the statue of Victory. At the bottom is the crest of England.
Inscription
The Stained Glass in the Rose Window/ & the two single lights beneath/ representing St Michael & Joshua/ was put in to the Glory of God &/ in grateful and honoured memory of those who died in/ the Serviice of their King & Country in the Great/ War - whose names are recorded on the/ Bronze Tablet on the North Wall. / This Tablet is erected in honour of/ those who served & whose lives in/ the Providence of God were spared/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ Designed and Illuminated F & H Lowe, 5 Diggle St. Wigan
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ainscough, H
Ainscough, Jp
Ashton, W
Ashton, Ws
Ashton, Wt
Barlow, M
Baxendale, H
Baxendale, T
Berry, Fm
Berry, K
See details for all 76 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 76
    Served and returned: 76
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Officers and NCOs: Rank, Initials, Surname, Honours; other ranks: Rank, Surname, Initials, Honours
    Order of information: Officers and NCOs: Rank, Initials, Surname, Honours; other ranks: Rank, Surname, Initials, Honours
Components
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood, Glass
  • Undefined
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Paper
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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