Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Circular stained glass window with a figure representing the Parable of the Sower surrounded by a border of acanthus leaves. Two nowy-headed bronze wall plaques mounted on a common oaken backboard with a copper shelf for the placement of tributes. Each plaque has a raised border of laurel leaves, a circular laurel wreath at the head and an inscriptions in raised upright capital roman lettering.  
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Unitarian Chapel
Street
Elder Yard
Town
Chesterfield
District
Chesterfield
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
S40 1UX
OS map ref
SK 38323 71248
Other Details
The window is in the east wall and the plaque is mounted on the north wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Unitarian

Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel WW1 And WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left-hand plaque: THE ROUND WINDOW ABOVE / THE ALTAR WAS ERECTED / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND LOVING / MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / THIS CONGREGATION WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (Names) / "GREATER LOVE HATH NON MAN THAN THIS"

Right-hand plaque: THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND LOVING / MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / THIS CONGREGATION WHO / FELL IN THE SECOND / WORLD WAR / 1939-1945 / (Names) / AND THEY - THE KNIGHTS OF GOD / SHALL SEE HIS GLORY
War
How many names are listed in total?
14
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?
14
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forename
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
How many names are listed in total?
8
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
8
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forename
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by 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?
Good
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?
Plaques / Panels with names
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Bronze
Dimensions
How high is the component?
850mm
How wide is the component?
475mm
How deep is the component?
20mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1080mm
How wide is the component?
1040mm
How deep is the component?
30mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Shelf
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Copper
Dimensions
How high is the component?
25mm
How wide is the component?
970mm
How deep is the component?
110mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
03/10/2001
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Diane Gascoyne
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS PEARSONS POTTERIES OF CHESTERFIELD
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
K BIDEL
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Henry Holiday
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
20th April 1924
Who was present?
Mrs E D Swanwick
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
20th April 1924
References
References
http://derbyshirewarmemorials.com/chfield/1461/1461.html
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
28070
1461.jpg
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
1461.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
32115
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1461.jpg
Media Image Height
796
Media Image Width
1170