What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WW1 plaque: To the Glory of God/ and in grateful/ memory of/ (Names)/ Who died in the service of/ their King and Country/ in the Great War/ 1914-1918
WW2 plaques: Left-hand: 1939/ (Names) Right-hand: 1945/ (Names)
WW2 plaques: Left-hand: 1939/ (Names) Right-hand: 1945/ (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
15
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?
15
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, initials, surname
How is this information ordered?
Rank, initials, surname
Please include any additional information here
The Officers are in one column, other ranks in another
How many names are listed in total?
18
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?
18
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, Christian name, surname, honours
How is this information ordered?
Rank, Christian name, surname, honours
Please include any additional information here
There is no ranking in the order
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
12/05/1920
Who was present?
Dr Knox, Bishop of Manchester, Rev T Gleave, Vicar
References
Wigan Observer for 18/05/1920: Account of the Dedication of the bronze tablet (no reference to the windows)
Memorial Image
Media ID
69310
Image
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
13/04/19
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
75858
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
42675.jpg
Media Image Height
1023
Media Image Width
1280