Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single-light stained glass window depicting St Paul with sword in right hand and book in left. Commemoration is at the base of the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Ascension Balham
Street
23 Malwood Road
Town
London
District
Merton
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW12 8EN
OS map ref
TQ 28699 74042
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Major H H Powis Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in affectionate memory of/ Major Henry Herbert Powis 98th the P of W Regiment/ who died December 8th 1887 aged 36 years/ This window is erected by his brother Officers/
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
19th Century Conflict (1800-1899)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, Forename, Surname, Regiment, When Died, Age
How is this information ordered?
Name
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
200222
Lower portion of stained glass window with commemoration beneath.
What is the image's caption?
Detailed view of commemoration WMR ID 113816a
Copyright Statement
R Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R Maddox
Date Taken
19/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
R Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
960
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
200223
Stained glass window behind a stone column.
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window behind column view from left side. WMR ID 113816b
Copyright Statement
R Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R Maddox
Date Taken
19/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
R Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960
Media ID
200224
Stained glass window behind a stone column.
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window behind column view from right side WMR ID 113816
Copyright Statement
R Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R Maddox
Date Taken
19/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
R Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960