Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A four-light stained glass window in the East end of the church, with elaborate tracery in the arch above the lights. The flags or emblems of the Allied Nations are depicted in the glass in the tracery. The central lights depict the risen Christ with two adoring angels hovering to one side. Beneath are two stricken knights in armour with spears and shields, one wears a laurel wreath. Red pennants fly from their spears, with SPQR emblazoned on them. The left-hand light depicts St George standing victorious over the dragon, and in the panel below St George is depicted on horseback slaying the dragon. The right-hand light depicts St Michael, winged and in full armour. In the panel below Jesus is depicted with two Disciples, against a background of fishing boats - probably illustrating their being called from being fishermen to become disciples. Henry Tyrer, the donor, was a shipping broker - so perhaps there is an allusion to the employees who are commemorated having been called from their jobs in the shipping trade to serve a higher purpose in the war.

The inscription is written at the foot of the two outer lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St James' Church
Street
Vicarage Lane
Town
Westhead
District
County
Country
Postcode
L40 6HW
OS map ref
SD 43645 07194
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St James' Westhead - Henry Tyrer employees - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Honour and Glory of God and in/ grateful remembrance of/ (Names/ who fell in France in the Great War/ 1914 - 1918/ Members of the Staff of Henry Tyrer/ of this Parish, who with his wife/ erected this window 1919.
War
How many names are listed in total?
5
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?
5
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename, surname, country of death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, surname, country of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
References
References
Wigan Observer, 30/01/1919: Report of the Liverpool Diocesan Consistory Court of 28/01/1919, granting faculties to: remove sanctuary furniture and substitute with new; panel the lower chancel walls; re-arrange the step under the altar (see WMR 3413); erect a new window in the East end, depicting the Resurrection with figures of St George and St Michael, and the emblems of the Allied nations in the tracery. The window the gift of Henry Tyrer, the rest defrayed by voluntary contributions.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
83138
Image
The window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The window
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
02/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91367
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
tyrer_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
930
Media ID
83139
Image
The names
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The names
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
02/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91368
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
tyrer_-_names.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
854
Media ID
83140
Image
The dedication
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The dedication
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
02/02/2020
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91369
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
tyrer_-_dedication.jpg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1034