Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Centre light of the stained glass west window with dedicatory inscription at the base of the light and on a hammered copper plaque placed below the window. Figures depicted in the light.

Angel of peace is depicted at the top of the light and representation of Christ as the light of the world is below.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Whiston Methodist Church
Street
High Street
Town
Whiston
District
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
S60 4HN
OS map ref
SK 44896 90122
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Methodist

Whiston Methodist Church Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW: HOLY HOLY HOLY I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD/ THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THE/ FALLEN MEMEBRS OF THIS CHURCH IN/ THE GREAT WAR

PLAQUE: THE FOLLOWING NAMES OF MEN FROM WHISTON ARE/ INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE MEMORIAL/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
56
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?
28
Of the names listed, how many died?
28
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank
How is this information ordered?
surname,rank
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Copper
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?
£72 10S 0D
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
4th December 1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT WAR MEMORIALS by WESTWOOD,F AND FEATHERSTONE,A 425-426 Source: Image Library UKNIWM OFFICE Published:PRIVATE 2003