Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Inscription at the bottom of the first light of a four-light, stained glass window with figure in each light. Figures of St Aldhelm, St Augustine The Venerable Bede, and St Boniface are depicted in the lights. Under the figure of St Aldhelm is a depiction of the Cathedral. As the inscription includes WW2 names, it is probable that the origin Great War dedication was amended to accommodate them.
In the 1920s the 34 windows around the Cathedral Cloisters were glazed in stained glass with images depicting the Church’s Calendar. Of the 130 lights about a quarter are WW1 Memorials.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added transcript of names, the names are not that clear on the best photo. JH 15/4/24.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
Window N6.1
Building Name
Chester Cathedral
Street
St Werburgh Street
Town
Chester
District
Chester
County
Cheshire
Country
England
Postcode
CH1 2DY
OS map ref
SJ 40604 66422
Other Details
In the North Cloister
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Chester Cathedral Cloisters - Choristers' Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE / FOLLOWING EX-CHORISTERS / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WARS / 1914 - 1918 / (NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (NAMES) / THIS WINDOW IS / ERECTED BY THE / CHESTER CATHEDRAL / OLD CHORISTERS' / ASSOCIATION
War
How many names are listed in total?
4
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?
4
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
How many names are listed in total?
5
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?
5
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Cathedral Chapter
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Frederick Charles Eden
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
106462
Priority
-3
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
12 November 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117382
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
cheshire_chester_cathedral_choristers_window_-_18333_1.jpg
Media Image Height
1479
Media Image Width
522
Media ID
104620
Stained Glass Window Information
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
Stained Glass Window Information
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
12 November 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
115361
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
18333_2.jpg
Media Image Height
466
Media Image Width
2090
Media ID
104621
Stained Glass Window
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Stained Glass Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
12 November 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
115362
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
18333_3.jpg
Media Image Height
2058
Media Image Width
2566
Media ID
156820
The full window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The full window
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
10/04/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1162
Media ID
156821
The light, with inscription below
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The light, with inscription below
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
10/04/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
427
Media ID
164344
Left side two cloisters stained glass windows
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Chester Cathedral Cloisters
Copyright Statement
Ian Doyle
Who is it credited to?
Ian Doyle
Date Taken
07/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Ian Doyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
4000
Media ID
175350
Transcript of names of Chester Cathedral Choristers
What is the image's caption?
Transcript of names
Copyright Statement
orphan work
Who is it credited to?
orphan work
Who took or provided this image?
orphan work
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2370
Media Image Width
2550