Memorial

Northgate End Chapel, Halifax - WW1

Shrine

1/1

Current Location

Private residence, Elland, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England

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Type of Memorial
Shrine
WMR Reference Number
2672
Description
Tall, oak, carved shrine in gothic style with the carved figure of angel in niche in centre. It is now in private hands and previously contained a Roll of Honour (now lost).
Inscription
IN HOPES OF THE PEACE OF GOD/ FAITH/ LOVE/ TRUTH/ SACRIFICE
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker(s)
  • Mr H. Percy Jackson, Artist

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1st January 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

1st January 1922

Rev.W.L. Schroeder

Previous Location(s)

  • NORTHGATE END CHAPEL, Halifax, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 094 256

    Year of move

    OCT 1979

    Reason for move

    CLOSURE AND DEMOLITION OF CHAPEL

Components

Shrine

Height: 1820mm

Width: 620mm


Made from: Wood - Oak


Condition: Good


  • Halifax Weekly Guardian 7th January 1922 Calderdale Reference Library Box 288
  • Hornshaw and Fowler, Calderdale War Dead, published privately in 1995, their memorial 164.