Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window composed of six lancet panels contained in a large traceried frame. The lower register of the lancets shows the Baptism of Christ in the central panel, attendant angels in separate panels and an inscription below. The three panels in the upper register show the Harvard seal at the left, the Royal coat of arms in the center, and the coat of arms of Emmanuel College at the right. A text panel below the Royal coat of arms notes the damage in 1948. Decorative swags fill the inset panels above the three upper lancets.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Changed Town from London to Southwark. SF.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Southwark Cathedral
Street
London Bridge
Town
Southwark
District
Country
Postcode
SE1 9DA
OS map ref
TQ 32711 80312
Other Details
Situated on the south bank of the River Thames

Southwark Cathedral - WW2 bomb damage Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
This Window Damaged During World War 2/ By Enemy Bombing Was Restored In 1948/ Through The Generosity of Harvard Alumni In The United States of America
IN MEMORY OF JOHN HARVARD/ FOUNDER OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY IN AMERICA/ BAPTIZED IN THIS CHURCH 1607
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
Yes
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Diocese of Southwark
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
132189
Image
Priority
0
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
13 January 2022
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
146257
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
harvard_1.jpg
Media Image Height
3538
Media Image Width
2367
Media ID
132190
Image
Priority
1
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
13 January 2022
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
146258
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
harvard_2.png
Media Image Height
1631
Media Image Width
1280