Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A main, two light stained glass window with smaller lights above. The right light of the main window depicts an angel of peace presenting sprig of laurel to St George (in the left light) who is sheathing his sword. The inscription runs across the bottom of the two windows. The smaller light above depicts Christ. The names of the fallen are on a nearby plaque (Memorial 2735).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Michaels Church
Street
Wade House Road
Town
Shelf
District
Calderdale
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
HX3 7RJ
OS map ref
SE 13062 29000
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Michael's Parishioners, Shelf - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
The main lights - AS A THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF SAILORS AND SOLDIERS OF THIS PARISH AND TO THE GLORIOUS / MEMORY OF THE FALLEN WHO SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1919 THIS WINDOW IS THE GIFT OF THE PARISHIONERS / THE WORK OF RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL BE PEACE
The smaller light - My peace give unto you
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St Michaels Church
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
269523
History
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£158:14:10
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
11th September 1991
Who originally recorded this memorial?
T.R. Hornshaw and Mr M. W. Fowler
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr Charles E Street
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
22nd April 1920
Who was present?
Rt Rev. Arthur W.T Perowne Bishop of Bradford
References
References
St Michael's Shelf Centenary Booklet, 1960
Halifax Weekly Guardian, 24th March 1920
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
29338
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33444
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2736.jpg
Media Image Height
968
Media Image Width
748
Media ID
194501
Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Ben Stables
Who is it credited to?
Ben Stables
Date Taken
9th January, 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Ben Stables
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032