Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Brass plaque placed one side of the altar. Inscription in inscribed Roman lettering. The window referred to is our reference 85077.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter's Church
Street
St Peters Road
Town
Fairfield
District
High Peak
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
SK17 7EA
OS map ref
SK 06684 74142
Other Details
On the east wall of the church.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Peters Church - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (Names)/ THE EAST WINDOW IS ERECTED/ BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS
War
How many names are listed in total?
72
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?
72
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forenames
How is this information ordered?
surname THEN forename
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?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
750mm
How wide is the component?
500mm
How deep is the component?
-
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
27 February 1920
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
27 February 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Derby
References
References
http://www.buxtonwarmemorials.co.uk/fairfield.html
Biographies of the casualties- http://www.thestensons.co.uk/
'The Buxton Advertiser' of the 15th February 1919, when reporting the proposals for the Stained Glass Window, added: "… an additional expense will be incurred by the inscribing of the names of the fallen from this Parish on a Brass Tablet to be erected near the East Window. This being so, we are asked to state that the fund is not closed, and that liberal contributions are still being invited to meet the entire cost."
on the 28th February 1920, 'The Buxton Advertiser' on the unveiling of the window and the brass tablet (see below), which took place the previous day, Friday, the 27th February 1920.

The Service began with the Hymn: "For all the saints who from their labours rest", followed by the Psalm: "I was glad when they said unto me: We will go unto the House of the Lord". The Vicar, speaking from the Sanctuary, dedicated the Memorials to: "... the lasting memory of those from this Parish who made the Supreme Sacrifice".

After the Collect, said by the Bishop of Derby, and more prayers, the names of the 72 men on the Roll of Honour were read. After a short prayer of dedication the Bishop, Dr Abraham. 'The Buxton Advertiser' went on to report that the Church was packed, with many who could not find a seat in the porch and at the rear of the Church