Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
On the south wall a plaque relating to the window at the west end which was stained glass, but replaced by clear glass in 1993 after damage by the IRA's 'Bishopsgate' bomb. Inscription in white lettering.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Botolph without Bishopsgate Church
Street
Bishopsgate
Town
City of London
District
City Of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
EC2M 3TL
OS map ref
TQ 33218 81496
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE WEST WINDOW / IS IN PRAISE OF GOD / AND A MEMORIAL TO THOSE / OF THIS PARISH WHO / LOST THEIR LIVES / BETWEEN 1939 - 1945. / REMEMBER TOO THOSE WHO / HELPED TO SAVE THIS CHURCH / FROM DESTRUCTION BY FIRE.
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?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
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
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?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
380 mm
How wide is the component?
500 mm
How deep is the component?
3 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The west window was of stained glass as a WW2 memorial. It, together with many other parts of the church, were extensively damaged by the IRA's 'Bishopsgate' bomb on 24th April 1993. The replacement window is of plain glass.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
43446
Dedication
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Dedication
Copyright Statement
Copyright Francis Mullan
Who is it credited to?
Francis Mullan
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Francis Mullan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47741
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_botolphs_without_bishopsgate.jpg
Media Image Height
427
Media Image Width
640
Media ID
106481
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
2 January 2021
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117403
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
11631_brian_mawdsley_2_january_2021.jpg
Media Image Height
1153
Media Image Width
953