Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single stained glass window depicting St Peter. Two family crests can be found in the top corners whilst a Duke of Lancaster's Own crest is in the bottom left corner alongside the inscription.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Details added re the closure of the Chapel in May 2022. WMT are currently attempting to establish the whereabouts of the memorial, and will let us know in due course. (It may have been sold, but that is yet to be confirmed).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Bank St Chapel
Street
12 Crown Street
Town
Bolton
District
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Postcode
BL1 2RU
OS map ref
SD 71823 09386
Other Details
The Chapel held its final service in May 2022, following which it closed. The memorial's current location is uncertain.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Unitarian

Lieutenant P J Crook Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF PHILIP JOSEPH CROOK LIEUTENANT/ DUKE OF LANCASTERS OWN YEOMANRY KILLED IN ACTION AT WADI HESI/ PALESTINE NOV 7TH 1917. THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY HIS PARENTS/ HOWARD AND HILDA CROOK AND HIS SISTERS EVELYN, ALINE, AND SYBIL
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, rank, unit, details of death
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?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
The memorial was erected by his parents and sisters.
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The Chapel held its final service in May 2022, after which it closed. It is believed that the memorial window may have since been removed and sold, but that is not yet verified. WMT is currently undertaking enquiries to establish its whereabouts, and will inform us.
References
References
Article re the closure of the Chapel in May 2022. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/20144054.bank-street-chapel-holds-last-service/

The War Memorials Trust's record of this memorial can be found at https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/256663/


https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/1027616
Winchester College's record/biography of Philip Joseph Crook mentions this memorial https://www.winchestercollegeatwar.com/RollofHonour.aspx?RecID=117&TableName=ta_wwifactfile
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
79277
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Julie Lamara
Who is it credited to?
Julie Lamara
Date Taken
24 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Julie Lamara
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86897
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
008.jpg
Media Image Height
3071
Media Image Width
2306
Media ID
79278
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Julie Lamara
Who is it credited to?
Julie Lamara
Date Taken
24 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Julie Lamara
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
86898
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
inscription_at_bottom_of_window.jpg
Media Image Height
581
Media Image Width
2306