Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass half-dome of five lights, over three metres high, fusing classical and religious symbolism which celebrates the heroism and triumph of war. The central light depicts the winged figure of Victory, who steps from a boat through the central archway of a Roman temple. She is welcomed by Roman centurions and female figures and the dove of peace flies above her head. The shields and badges of the colonies and dependencies of the British Empire are displayed within the architecture, with the royal coat of arms at the centre. The names of battles in which the fallen had taken part are listed on the two outer lights.
Beneath the half-dome are five 'Virtue Windows' (2140mm. x 1430mm), depicting Faith, Justice, Truth, Hope and Fortitude

As originally built, the memorial had name panels. (See Our ref. 62050)
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
National Maritime Museum
Street
Park Row
Town
Greenwich
District
Greenwich
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SE10 9NF
OS map ref
TQ 38658 77641

Baltic Exchange - WW1 Glass Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Baltic Exchange (Demolished)
Street
30 St Mary Axe
Town
City
District
City Of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
EC3
OS map ref
TQ 334 812
Other Details
Over staircase on lower floor.
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Building bombed by IRA and the memorial was badly damaged. Memorial was housed in the London Stained Glass Repository, Montague Close, London, SE1 9DD and then moved to its current location following restoration.
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand outer light: CAMBRAI/ MEZIERES/ ARRAS LENS/ GALLIPOLI/ MESSINES RIDGE
Central light: VICTORY
Right hand outer light: BETHUNE/ SALONIKA/ YPRES LOOS/ GIVENCHY/ PASCHENDAELE
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
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
Please include any additional information here
Details of name list not known/partially known
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
National Maritime Museum (ZBA4630)
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
10 April 1992:The Baltic Exchange was badly damaged by a terrorist bomb, and demolished in 1998. THE FRAGMENTS OF GLASS WERE RETAINED WITH THE AIM OF IDENTIFYING A NEW SITE.

2002: DEVELOPERS DECIDED NOT TO RESTORE THE GLASS WINDOW IN THE NEW BUILDING. CONSEQUENTLY THE MEMORIAL IS TO BE RELOCATED IN A MUSEUM.

2005: MEMORIAL WAS RESTORED AND RE-ERECTED
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?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques / Panels with names
What condition is this component in?
Lost
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
H Barty-King:'The Baltic Exchange' (1977). p.327; H Barty-King: 'The Baltic Story 1744-1994' (1994) p.50
File includes detailed descriptions of Virtue Windows, and press cuttings regarding the proposals for reinstating the old Baltic Exchange building, and eventual disposal of architectural remains: the 'Gherkin' (Swiss Re) stands on the site.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
John Dudley Forsyth
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Lowndes & Drury
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Goddard & Gibbs
What role did they have in the making?
Restorer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1 June 1922
Who was present?
GEN. THE HON. SIR HERBERT LAWRENCE KCB
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
1 June 1922
Who was present?
Bishop Suffragan of Willesden
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
22 June 2005
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
References
The Times 17 July 1920 p.9 col.e Unveiling of the tablets part of the memorial. The windows would not be ready for 15 months.
National Maritime Museum http://collections.nmm.ac.uk/collections.html
The Times 2 June 1922 p.5 Unveiling ceremony
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6230390.stm
Unveiling Programme/ Order of Service 22 June 2005 Invitation to unveiling at National Maritime Museum.
Evening Standard 25 March 2002
Metro 23 June 2005 Glass restoration.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
92598
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101869
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_greenwich_naval_hospital_baltic_exchange_wwi_glass_-_11657_1.jpg
Media Image Height
816
Media Image Width
1232
Media ID
92599
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101870
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_greenwich_naval_hospital_baltic_exchange_wwi_glass_-_11657_2.jpg
Media Image Height
1209
Media Image Width
801
Media ID
92600
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
National Maritime Museum, Baltic Memorial gallery
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101871
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_greenwich_naval_hospital_baltic_exchange_wwi_glass_-_11657_3.jpg
Media Image Height
1090
Media Image Width
722