Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three Light East stained glass window with two associated plaques.
Main window depicts Christ crucified. Bottom left window figures is probably that of St. George. Other figures unidentified.
To left and right of window are two rectangular wooden plaques. Left plaque holds commemoration; right plaque lists names.
Lettering in black. On an illuminated pachment, framed and glazed, are the names of the parishionrs ho served in the First World War. (It was given by Mr. & Mrs. Reiss).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Luke's Church
Street
The Square, London Road
Town
Holmes Chapel
District
County
Country
OS map ref
SJ 76216 67254
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St Lukes Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left plaque: DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI/TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/NAMED ON THE ADJOINING TABLET/CONNECTED WITH THIS PARISH/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/1914:1919/THE EAST WINDOW IS ERECTED/ BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS/
Right plaque: MORIENDIS VIVEMUS/(NAMES).
War
How many names are listed in total?
29
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
29
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, initials surname.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St. Luke's Holmes Chapel
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
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Mr & Mrs Reiss were wealthy ppeople of German origin. Their home and possessions were confiscated and they were interned for the duration of the war. Their son, Willoughby E. Reiss, died fighting in the 14-18 war.
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
13.01.1996
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Mary Ford (later 21.12.2000 - Richard L. Howells)