Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Large Gothic stained glass window with royal coat of arms in the centre, surrounded by the regimental badges, personal coats of arms or initials of peers, MPs, and parliamentary officers killed in action or by enemy bombs at home. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Palace of Westminster Town Westminster District City Of Westminster County Greater London Country England Postcode SW1A 2JR OS map ref TQ 30193 79508 Other Details On south wall of St Stephen's Porch, above WW1 memorial screen and overlooking Westminster Hall Members and Officers of Parliament WW2 Location Commemoration War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) Is the total an exact count? No How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War - civilians Is the total an exact count? Yes Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Parliamentary Estates Directorate What is the memorial's maintenance history? Restorative work was done between 1982 and 1984 as part of wider restoration on Westminster Hall. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Memorial Cost What were the construction costs? £10,000 Additional information related to cost or sponsorship £2500 was raised by current and former parliamentarians; the remainder of the cost was paid by HM Treasury. Additional Notes Supervisor comments The memorial replaces an earlier window (not a memorial) destroyed in an air raid and honours 35 peers, 22 MPs and 5 staff members. Twenty-eight of these 62 were killed in action. The Lords and Commons each has separate books of remembrance. Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial SIR JOHN NINIAN COMPER RA What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 12 Nov 1952 Who was present? Archbishop of Canterbury References References The Times 13 Nov 1952, p.3. Parliament