War memorials, North Yorkshire
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Moss Side (Manchester),
- St. James' Church
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The War Memorials Originally in St. James' Church, Moss Side (Manchester) The War Memorials Originally in St. James' Church, Moss Side (Manchester)
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Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The original St. James' Church in Moss Side (Manchester) was demolished sometime after 1988, and was replaced with a new modern building. The First and Second World War Memorials which had been in the original church were removed and are now stored in the roof space of the new church.
The removal of the memorials resulted in considerable damage, as can be seen from the photo above. Fortunately, though, Mike Berrell photographed them post-removal, and has transcribed all the names that are to be found on both the First World War (183 names) and Second World War (13 names) memorials. The transcribed names can be found on the Manchester and Lancashire Family History website.

In the original church, the organ had been dedicated to those who lost their lives in the First World War, and Mike Berrell photographed the plaque that commemorates these men.

Amongst the names of those who died are 2 soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

We are very grateful to Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>) for providing the photos of the memorials and the church.

Lance Corporal Harry Langshaw. 10634. 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Frank and Ellen Langshaw, of 22, Wilton St., Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester. Killed 7 August 1915. Aged 19.
Born Salford, Enlisted Scarborough, Resided Manchester.
Commemorated on Panels 55 to 58, HELLES MEMORIAL.
(Note from Mike Berrell;-
"1911 census has a Harry Langshaw aged 16 born Salford living with parents Frank and Ellen in Hulme, Manchester. Hulme is adjacent to Moss Side.")

Private Walter Percy Stokes. 242988.
5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to Labour Corps (Reg. No 382862). Son of Walter Ernest and Jane Elizabeth Stokes, of 107, Russell St., Moss Side, Manchester. Died 20 November 1917. Aged 31.
Born Manchester, Enlisted Manchester, Resided Moss Side (Manchester).
Buried ETAPLES CEMETERY.

The First World War Memorial plaque in St.James' Church on which L/Cpl Langshaw is commemorated.
The First World War Memorial plaque in St.James' Church on which L/Cpl Langshaw is commemorated.
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The First World War Memorial plaque in St.James' Church on which Private Stokes is commemorated.
The First World War Memorial plaque in St.James' Church on which Private Stokes is commemorated.
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The Commemorative Plaque for the organ that was originally in St. James' Church
The Commemorative Plaque for the organ that was originally in St. James' Church
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The organ that was originally in St. James' Church
The organ that was originally in St. James' Church
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The original St. James' Church The original St. James' Church
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

The present day St. James' ChurchThe present day St. James' Church
Photo © Copyright Mike Berrell (<mike_berrell@ntlworld.com>)

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