Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single light arch topped stained glass window depicting St Michael and St George. Below the window is a brass dedicatory plaque. Either side of the window are 3 further brass plaques, set into the window embrasure, listing the names of the fallen and their country of death.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Corrected, expanded description of memorial.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John's Church
Street
St John's Road
Town
Buxton
District
High Peak
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
SK17 6XN
OS map ref
SK 05617 73550
Other Details
In the Chapel of St Michael and St George (the Lady Chapel)
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St John the Baptist Church - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Set within a stylised laurel wreath at bottom centre of window: THOU ART THE GLORY OF THEIR STRENGTH. Plaque below window: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORY OF THOSE RESIDENT IN OR CONNECTED/ WITH THE PARISH OF BUXTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT/ WAR AUGUST 4 IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1914 - JUNE 28 1919 THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED/ GOD ASKED OF ENGLISH HOMES A COSTLY SACRIFICE/ FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE THESE UNGRUDGING PAID THE PRICE R. I. P.

Plaques flanking window
Top left Plaque 1: IN FRANCE/ [32 names]
Middle left Plaque 2: [11 names]
Bottom left Plaque 3: [11 names]
Top right Plaque 4: [9 names]/ IN BELGIUM/ [14 names]/ IN GALLIPOLI/[5 names]
Middle right Plaque 5: IN E. AFRICA/ [3 names]/ IN MESOPOTAMIA/ [2 names]/ IN N. PERSIA, ITALY,/ GERMANY AND PALESTINE/ [2 names]
Middle right Plaque 6: [2 names]/ AT SEA/ [4 names]/ IN GREAT BRITAIN/ [4 names]
War
How many names are listed in total?
98
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?
98
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, place of death, rank, forenames
How is this information ordered?
place of death THEN surname
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War - civilians
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, place of death, rank, forename
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?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
The plaque below the window
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?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
Each of the large plaques numbers 1 and 4
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
The frames for each of the two large plaques
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?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
Each of the small plaques numbers 2,3, 5 and 6
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
The frames for each of the 4 small plaques
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
References
References
Better images and full transcription- www.buxtonwarmemorials.co.uk/st_johns.html
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
2159
Inscription
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
2693
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_19138_a_st_john_buxton_mike_berrell.jpg
Media Image Height
1920
Media Image Width
2560
Media ID
2160
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
2695
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_19138_b_st_john_buxton_mike_berrell.jpg
Media Image Height
2560
Media Image Width
1920
Media ID
2161
Names (very small)
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Names (very small)
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
2696
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
ukniwm_19138_c_st_john_buxton_mike_berrell_jpeg.jpg
Media Image Height
2560
Media Image Width
1920
Media ID
2162
Names (Very Small)
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Names (Very Small)
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Berrell
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Pre 2014 WMA license
Reference
2698
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
ukniwm_19138_d_st_john_buxton_mike_berrell.jpg
Media Image Height
2560
Media Image Width
1920
Media ID
187718
Top LH brass plaque of names - A to M (France)
Priority
-4
What is the image's caption?
Top LH names plaque
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
05/08/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
638
Media Image Width
478
Media ID
187719
Middle and lower LH brass name plaques - names M to W (France)
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
Middle and lower LH name plaques
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
05/08/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
638
Media Image Width
478
Media ID
187720
Upper RH brass name plaque - France, Belgium and Gallipoli
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
Upper RH names plaque
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
05/08/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
639
Media Image Width
479
Media ID
187721
Middle and lower RH brass name plaques
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Middle and lower RH name plaques
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
05/08/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
639
Media Image Width
479
Media ID
187722
Stained glass window in context, with dedicatory brass plaque below, and 3 brass plaques either side of window listing names of the fallen.
Priority
-5
What is the image's caption?
Window in context
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
05/08/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
639
Media Image Width
479