Memorial
St. James' Church - WW1 Rood Screen
Current Location
St. James' Church, Barry Street, Oldham, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3NG, England
OS Grid Reference
SD 93767 05461
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
- WMR Reference Number
- 26524
- Description
- Rood screen with dedication.
- Inscription
- TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF ALMIGHTY GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCHES OF ST JAMES AND ST BARNABAS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914-1919. THIS SCREEN IS ERECTED BY THEIR FRIENDS IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1920. GRANT THEE LORD ETERNAL REST.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 35
- Died
- 35
- Information shown
- Surname, forename
- Order of names
- Alphabetical by surname
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Maintenance History
- GILDING RECENTLY (2000) RESTORED
Ceremonies
Unveiled
1920
UNKNOWN
- Custodian
- Church authorities
Components
- Screen
Height: 65000mm
Width: 6000mm
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good