Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows with a dedicatory bronze plaque mounted onto a wooden backboard. A figure is depicted in each light with an additional inscription at the base of the light.

Figure of St George and St Martin is depicted in one window and a crusader bearing an olive branch and a dove is depicted in the other light.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Talbot Lane Methodist Church
Street
Moorgate Street
Town
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
S60 2HG
OS map ref
SK 42877 92629
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Methodist

Talbot Lane Wesleyan Church - Windows And Tablet Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOWS: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY OF OUR BRAVE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919

TABLET: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF OUR BRAVE MEN WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
War
How many names are listed in total?
30
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 served and returned?
15
Of the names listed, how many died?
15
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forename,decorations
How is this information ordered?
forename,decorations
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
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
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?
Bronze
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
What were the construction costs?
£420 0S 0D
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
A SURPLUS AMOUNT WAS RAISED SO THE MONEY WAS USED TO EQUIP AND FURNISH THE YOUNG MENS CLUB AND TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS PEARCE & CUTLER
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ROBERTS BROS
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR J TORRY
What role did they have in the making?
Architect
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
3rd February 1921
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
3rd February 1921
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT WAR MEMORIALS by WESTWOOD,F AND FEATHERSTONE,A 90-92 Source: Image Library UKNIWM OFFICE Published:PRIVATE 2003