Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light semicircular headed stained glass window with figures depicted in it. Dedicatory plaque placed nearby. An archangel and a knight are depicted in the window which is framed by two columns supporting a nowy headed pediment. The archangel holds a banner with inscription on it whilst the knight stands with one foot on a rock and his sword in his hand, looking up towards the archangel. A second banner at the base of the light with additional inscription is supported by two more angels. In the background is a countryside scene with rising sun.

see record number 58168.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
Yes
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Wesleyan Chapel
Street
Hargeaves Street
Town
Burnley
District
Burnley
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
BB11 1DU
OS map ref
SD 840008 32483
Other Details
Wesleyan Chapel was demolished in 1965. The chapel was replaced on the same site by the current Central Methodist Church.

Wesleyan Methodist Church (lost) and Red Lion Street Sunday School Burnley Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Tablet: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE OFFICERS, NCO'S AND MEN WHO WENT FROM WESLEY CHAPEL AND THE RED LION STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918./(Names)/ THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED BY WILLIAM AND MARY ELIZABETH LANCASTER

Window: Glory to God and on Earth Peace/ SO THEY PASSED OVER AND ALL THE TRUMPETS/ SOUNDED FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE
War
How many names are listed in total?
30
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?
30
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, surname, forename, regiment
How is this information ordered?
Rank, surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Lost
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Lost
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
A private donation from William and Mary Elizabeth Lancaster, whose son was killed leading his men into action.
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
File contains photocopy of press articles, including picture of the window and a list of those it commemorates. The names of those commemorated are not included in the window.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
29 June 1919
Who was present?
Mr Wm. Lancaster. RELATIVES/FRIENDS OF THE FALLEN
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
29th June 1919
Who was present?
Rev. A. H. Bomford
References
References
Burnley News - Wednesday 21 May 1919 Page 6
IN MEMORY OF FALLEN.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lancaster's Gifts to Wesley Chapel.
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Burnley Express - Wednesday 02 July 1919 Page 5
STAINED GLASS WINDOW.
TO THE MEMORY OF 30 WESLEY HEROES.
THE SYMBOLISM OF TRIUMPH.
(photograph of window)
(list of names)


Report and details on the unveiling
for an image and names, see https://www.burnleyinthegreatwar.info/memorials/hargreavesstreetwesleyanchapelindex.htm