Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting the Crucifixion in the centre light, St George in the left light and St Andrew in the right light. Inscription across the base of all three.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Andrew's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Shifnal
District
Bridgnorth
County
Shropshire
Country
England
Postcode
TF11 9AB
OS map ref
SJ 74684 07494
Other Details
East wall of the Lady Chapel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Major W J Brooke Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Across the window: GREATER / LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A / MAN / LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

Across the base of the window: IN HONOUR OF CHRIST CRUCIFIED / AND IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY / OF WILLIAM JOHN BROOKE WHO / MADE THE GREAT SACRIFICE IN / FRANCE ON APRIL 9TH 1918 THIS / WINDOW IS ERECTED BY HIS WIFE. / "THE VICTOR'S PITYING / EYES LOOK DOWN TO BLESS OUR / LESSER CALVARIES"
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?
surname, forenames, place of death, date 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
War Memorials Online Reference number
301253
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
His wife
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Consecrated
When did it take place?
June 1919
Who was present?
Bishop Suffragan of Stafford
References
References
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/874966/william-john-brooke/
https://www.everyoneremembered.org/profiles/soldier/874966/
Wellington Journal and Shrewsbury News, 7 June 1919 Page 4 Column 6
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
64553
Major W J Brooke - Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Major W J Brooke - Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Hale
Who is it credited to?
John Hale
Who took or provided this image?
John Hale
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
70843
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
14078_window.jpg
Media Image Height
4200
Media Image Width
2800
Media ID
64554
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Left
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Left
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Hale
Who is it credited to?
John Hale
Who took or provided this image?
John Hale
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
70844
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
14078_inscr.jpg
Media Image Height
2800
Media Image Width
4200
Media ID
64555
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Centre
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Centre
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Hale
Who is it credited to?
John Hale
Who took or provided this image?
John Hale
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
70845
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
14078_inscr_2.jpg
Media Image Height
2800
Media Image Width
4200
Media ID
64556
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Right
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Major W J Brooke - Inscription Right
Copyright Statement
Copyright John Hale
Who is it credited to?
John Hale
Who took or provided this image?
John Hale
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
70847
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
14078_inscr_3.jpg
Media Image Height
2800
Media Image Width
4200