Memorial

Birkenhead School - WW1

First Panel

1/3

Current Location

AT THE BACK OF THE CHAPEL, BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL, 58, Beresford Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2JD, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 29894 88058

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fittings
WMR Reference Number: 1251
Description: Organ loft and oak panelling with dedicatory inscription and carved names. The central WW1 panels are headed with badges of King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Pals, Cheshire Regt., Rifle Brigade, RAF and Royal Artillery. Elaborate carvings at top of all panels.
Inscription: Panel One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE / (NAMES) Panel Two: OLD BIRKONIANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 79
Died: 79
Information shown: Surname, Initials
Order of names: Surname

War: Military Service
Number Commemorated: 17
Died: 17
Information shown: Surname, Initials
Order of names: Surname

History

Maker(s): MESSRS GRAYSON AND BARNISH FRIBA, Architect

Ceremonies

Unveiled

16th October 1921

UNKNOWN

Dedicated

16th October 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Components

Panelling

Height: 1700MM

Width: 2900MM

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Roll of honour

Made from: Paper

Condition: Good

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Birkenhead School - WW1

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Birkenhead School - WW1

Current Location

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Memorial Details

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