Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
One of a pair of similar stained glass windows installed by Lord Derby in the church (see WMR15119 for other window). It is a two light window beneath a cinquefoil bearing a family coat of arms. The left-hand light depicts St Michael the Archangel conquering the Devil in the form of a winged serpent over the inscription 'St Michael', whilst the right-hand light depicts an angel carrying a laurel wreath over the inscription 'Victory'.
A brass plaque bearing the incised inscription runs along the sill beneath the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's, Knowsley
Street
Knowsley Lane (B5203)
Town
Knowsley
District
Knowsley
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Postcode
L34 0JB
OS map ref
SJ 43479 95831
Other Details
In South wall of the Chancel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

E and O Stanley Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY EDWARD EARL OF DERBY/ AND ALICE HIS WIFE AS A THANKOFFERING FOR THE SAFE/ RETURN FROM THE WAR OF THEIR SONS EDWARD AND OLIVER
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
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?
2
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Family name, forename, relationship, forenames
How is this information ordered?
As above
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
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
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby, and his wife Alice
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Powell and Sons
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
134964
The window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The window
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
17/03/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
149373
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_mary_knowsley_-_eo_stanley_-_1.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
915
Media ID
134965
The plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
17/03/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
149374
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st_mary_knowsley_-_eo_stanley_-_2.jpeg
Media Image Height
223
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
134966
The window, left, with its companion (WMR15119)
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The window, left, with its companion (WMR15119)
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
17/03/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
149375
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_mary_knowsley_-_stanley_windows.jpeg
Media Image Height
761
Media Image Width
1280