What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On the windows: Left-hand lights: When the Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive/ a crown of glory that fated not away. 1 Peter, V 4; Right-hand lights: Jonathan arose & went to David & strengthened his hand in God. I Samuel XXIII.16/ I am distressed for thee my brother Jonathan, thy love to me was wonderful. II Samuel I. 26
On the tablet: This tablet and the four adjoining windows are erected to the Glory/ of God and in grateful memory of the following men from this/ Church and Parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919/ Names/ "Until the day day dawn"
On the tablet: This tablet and the four adjoining windows are erected to the Glory/ of God and in grateful memory of the following men from this/ Church and Parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919/ Names/ "Until the day day dawn"
War
How many names are listed in total?
51
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
51
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, Christian name
How is this information ordered?
Surname, Christian name
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs. Hardman & Son, Birmingham
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs. Whippell and Co., of Exeter and London
References
Wigan Observer: 02/10/1920: Report of the unveiling and dedication
Website by Nick Cross with details of those commemorated on the memorial: http://stmatthews1914-1919.yolasite.com
Wigan Observer, 24/04/1920: Resolution of the Easter Vestry Meeting to apply to the Consistory Court for the erection of a window (sic) and tablet on the South wall as a war memorial.
Memorial Image
Media ID
78960
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The memorials from the East
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
07/11/2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86543
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_mt_hd_ww1_-_1.jpg
Media Image Height
853
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
78961
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The memorials from the West
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
07/11/2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86544
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_m_hd_ww1_-_2.jpg
Media Image Height
853
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
78962
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The tablet
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
07/11/1920
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86545
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st_mt_hd_ww1_-_3.jpg
Media Image Height
853
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
78963
Image
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The left-hand lights
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
07/11/2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86546
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_m_hd_-_ww1_-_window_1.jpg
Media Image Height
1206
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
78964
Image
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The right-hand lights
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
07/11/2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86547
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_m_hd_-_ww1_-_window_2.jpg
Media Image Height
1107
Media Image Width
1280