Memorial

N Primrose

The window

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

In the South wall of the Chancel, St Mary's Church, Knowsley Lane (B5203), Knowsley, Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 0JB, England

SJ 43479 95831

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 15119
Description: One of a pair of similar stained glass windows installed by Lord Derby in the church (see WMR100637 for companion window). Beneath a cinquefoil bearing a family crest are two lights depicting winged angels. The left-hand angel, entitled 'Fortitude', is armed with a sword and shield, whilst the right-hand angel, entitled 'Self Sacrifice', holds a cross aloft. A brass plaque running across the sill beneath the window carries the incised inscription.
Inscription: DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY EDWARD EARL OF DERBY/ AND ALICE HIS WIFE TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR SON-IN-LAW/ NEIL PRIMROSE KILLED IN ACTION 15TH NOVEMBER 1917

Maker(s): Powell and Sons, Makers
Sponsored By: Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby, and his wife Alice, parents of Victoria, the subject's wife

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good