Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
SIX LANCETS LIGHTS IN THE SOUTH TRANSEPT DEPICTING THE AGE-LONG CONFLICT BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL. THE EASTERN AISLE OF THE SAME TRANSEPT WAS CONVERTED INTO A SOLDIER'S CHAPEL WITH AN ORNATE SHRINE. THE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED ON PANELS WITHIN THE CHAPEL.

IN THE WINDOW ARE 21 ILLUSTRATED SCENES BEGINNING WITH THE EXPULSION OF THE REBELLIOUS ANGELS FROM HEAVEN. THEN THERE ARE VARIOUS SCENES DEPICTING THE LEADING TYPES AND INCIDENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY, THE FALL AND THE REDEMPTION AND ENDING WITH THE FINAL VICTORY. THE FALLEN OF THE EAST RIDING REGIMENT ARE RECORDED ON VELLUM PLACED WITHIN NICHES. BLUE PAINTED CORNICE ABOVE THEM. THE NAMES OF THE FALLEN WHO SERVED WITH OTHER REGIMENTS ARE INSCRIBED ON OAK SCREENS PLACED BETWEEN THE THREE ARCHES FORMING THE SOLDIER'S CHAPEL
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
BEVERLEY MINSTER
Town
Beverley
District
Beverley
Country
England
OS map ref
TA 039 388
Other Details
IN THE SOLDIER'S CHAPEL
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

East Yorkshire Regt And East Riding Men WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
ROLLS OF HONOUR: (NAMES)

PLAQUE: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE MEMORY OF THE/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT/ AND/ EAST RIDING MEN OF OTHER REGIMENTS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ THE WINDOW ABOVE THE SOLDIER'S CHAPEL AND THE/ SHRINE ARE DEDICATED A.D. 1921
War
How many names are listed in total?
9545
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many died?
9545
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,regiment,forename
How is this information ordered?
regiment,rank,surname,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
History
Memorial Cost
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£6,200
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: 'BEVERLEY GUARDIAN' 04-JUN-1921; 18-JUN-1921
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
F L Pearson FRIBA
What role did they have in the making?
Architect
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR R DAVISON
What role did they have in the making?
Writer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ELWELL
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
C 17th June 1921
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
References
YORKSHIRE HEROES VOL. II HISTORIC EAST RIDING TOWN OF BEVERLEY by MANN, MALCOLM K 39-40,89- Source: Image Library NIWM
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
12790
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
14130
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
east_yorkshire_regiment_memorial_1.jpg
Media ID
12791
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster 2
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
14131
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
east_yorkshire_regiment_memorial_2.jpg
Media Image Height
3440
Media Image Width
2051
Media ID
12792
East Riding Men WW1 Beverley Minster
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
East Riding Men WW1 Beverley Minster
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
14132
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc_0146.jpg
Media ID
12793
East Riding Men WW1 Beverley Minster 2
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
East Riding Men WW1 Beverley Minster 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
14133
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc_0147.jpg
Media ID
15275
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster 3
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster 3
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
17126
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc_0061.jpg
Media ID
15276
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster Window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
East Yorkshire Regiment WW1 Beverley Minster Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Clarke
Who is it credited to?
Paul Clarke
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Clarke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
17127
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc_0062.jpg