What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW LEFT: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN MEMORY OF THE/ OLD BOYS OF ELLERAY/ PARK SCHOOL, WHO
WINDOW CENTRE: GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR THIS/ WINDOW IS ERECTED/ BY THE PARENTS & THE
WINDOW RIGHT: PAST & PRESENT MEMBERS/ OF THE SCHOOL UNDER/ J.M. STUART-EDWARDS M.A./ & HIS WIFE KATHERINE./ AD 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR: THE "RESURRECTION" WINDOW/ THE WINDOW IS INTENDED TO REPRESENT AN EASTER MORNING IN EARLY SPRING. THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY HAS COME, THE GREY SKY IS MELTING INTO BLUE AND THE STARS ARE SCARCELY VISIBLE. THE SALLOW WILLOWS ARE IN BLOOM AND THE THRUSHES ARE SINGING; IT IS TOO EARLY IN THE YEAR AS YET FOR THE YOUNG ONES. ALL AROUND IN THE GREEN GRASS SPRING UP RED AND PURPLE ANEMONES, GROWING WILD AS THEY GROW IN THE HOLY LAND, AND IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. "FOR LO, THE WINTER IS PAST, THE RAIN IS OVER AND GONE; THE FLOWERS APPEAR ON THE EARTH; THE TUNE OF THE SINGING OF BIRDS IS COME." THE TWO YOUNG KNIGHTS ARE AT THE OTHER SIDE OF DEATH AND ARE CONSCIOUS OF THE APPROACH OF THE RISEN LORD. HE IS THE VICTOR MONARCH, GIVING THE BLESSING OF PEACE. HIS HEAD IS CROWNED WITH THORNS, THEY ARE NO LONGER PAINFUL BUT ARE BLOSSOMING AND SENDING OUT YOUNG BUDS, HE BEARS IN HIS HAND THE BLOSSOMING OLIVE BRANCH. THE KNIGHTS ARE ARMED WITH THE SHIELD OF FAITH. THEY HAVE JOYFULLY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES. THE WHOLE WINDOW IS MEANT TO GIVE THE IDEA OF GREAT HAPPINESS AND PEACE. INSCRIPTION: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF ELLERAY PARK SCHOOL, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR, THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY THE PARENTS AND THE PAST MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL UNDER J.M. STUART-EDWARDS, M.A. AND HIS WIFE, KATHERINE. A.D. 1917./ "PRO DEO, PRO REGGE, ET PRO PATRIA."/ (names)
WINDOW CENTRE: GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR THIS/ WINDOW IS ERECTED/ BY THE PARENTS & THE
WINDOW RIGHT: PAST & PRESENT MEMBERS/ OF THE SCHOOL UNDER/ J.M. STUART-EDWARDS M.A./ & HIS WIFE KATHERINE./ AD 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR: THE "RESURRECTION" WINDOW/ THE WINDOW IS INTENDED TO REPRESENT AN EASTER MORNING IN EARLY SPRING. THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY HAS COME, THE GREY SKY IS MELTING INTO BLUE AND THE STARS ARE SCARCELY VISIBLE. THE SALLOW WILLOWS ARE IN BLOOM AND THE THRUSHES ARE SINGING; IT IS TOO EARLY IN THE YEAR AS YET FOR THE YOUNG ONES. ALL AROUND IN THE GREEN GRASS SPRING UP RED AND PURPLE ANEMONES, GROWING WILD AS THEY GROW IN THE HOLY LAND, AND IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. "FOR LO, THE WINTER IS PAST, THE RAIN IS OVER AND GONE; THE FLOWERS APPEAR ON THE EARTH; THE TUNE OF THE SINGING OF BIRDS IS COME." THE TWO YOUNG KNIGHTS ARE AT THE OTHER SIDE OF DEATH AND ARE CONSCIOUS OF THE APPROACH OF THE RISEN LORD. HE IS THE VICTOR MONARCH, GIVING THE BLESSING OF PEACE. HIS HEAD IS CROWNED WITH THORNS, THEY ARE NO LONGER PAINFUL BUT ARE BLOSSOMING AND SENDING OUT YOUNG BUDS, HE BEARS IN HIS HAND THE BLOSSOMING OLIVE BRANCH. THE KNIGHTS ARE ARMED WITH THE SHIELD OF FAITH. THEY HAVE JOYFULLY LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES. THE WHOLE WINDOW IS MEANT TO GIVE THE IDEA OF GREAT HAPPINESS AND PEACE. INSCRIPTION: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS OF ELLERAY PARK SCHOOL, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR, THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY THE PARENTS AND THE PAST MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL UNDER J.M. STUART-EDWARDS, M.A. AND HIS WIFE, KATHERINE. A.D. 1917./ "PRO DEO, PRO REGGE, ET PRO PATRIA."/ (names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
48
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many died?
24
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank,year died,regiment,forename
How is this information ordered?
year died,rank,forename,regiment
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Elleray Park School
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Parents and members of the school.
Additional general notes on the memorial
NEWS: "THE WALLASEY NEWS" 6 NOVEMBER 1920
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MISS JOYCE MEREDITH
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
23 September 1917
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1st November 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Chester
References
Wallasey News 22 September 1917
Wallasey News 6 November 1920
Memorial Image
Media ID
185133
Image
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Elleray Park School Resurrection Window- explanatory label
Copyright Statement
Catrin Meredith
Who is it credited to?
Catrin Meredith
Date Taken
25/06/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Catrin Meredith
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
185134
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Elleray Park School Resurrection Window - dedication panel
Copyright Statement
Catrin Meredith
Who is it credited to?
Catrin Meredith
Date Taken
25/06/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Catrin Meredith
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
185135
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Elleray Park School Resurrection Window - in situ
Copyright Statement
Catrin Meredith
Who is it credited to?
Catrin Meredith
Date Taken
25/06/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Catrin Meredith
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3081
Media Image Width
2229