Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two, single-light stained glass windows with a wall-mounted, incised, dedicatory tablet located between lights. The windows depict Christ raising Lazarus on the left and Christ preaching on the right. The biblical quotation runs across the base of the lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
25
Building Name
St. Matthew's Church
Street
Warwick Street
Town
Rugby
District
Rugby
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Postcode
CV21 3DN
OS map ref
SP 50122 75019
Other Details
The church closed for services in 2010. The windows are the western windows at the end of the south aisle.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Matthew's Church, Rugby - WW1, Windows Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Tablet: THESE WINDOWS WERE ERECTED/ TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN/ CONNECTED WITH/ THIS CHURCH/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918
Left light: I am the Resurrection/ and the life
Right light: If thou wouldest believe thou shouldest/ see the glory of God
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
C of E
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
The Church is now de-commissioned. The congregation moved to St. Oswald's Church, Lawford Road, Rugby several years ago. The fate of the building & memorials are unknown as at June 10th 2016. The condition of the memorials has been reviewed, June 10th. 2016.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Marble - White
Dimensions
How high is the component?
611 mm
How wide is the component?
331 mm
How deep is the component?
30 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?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1830 mm
How wide is the component?
690 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: PARISH MAGAZINE AUGUST 1920; JANUARY 1921
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
January 1921
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
References
The Church of England, https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/CHR/ChurchDetails.aspx?id=15762#Building, accessed 13th April, 2026
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
16420
Commemoration
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Commemoration
Copyright Statement
Copyright Rob Palmer.
Who is it credited to?
Rob Palmer.
Who took or provided this image?
Rob Palmer.
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
18492
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1060158.jpg
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2304
Media ID
16421
Windows.
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Windows.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Rob Palmer.
Who is it credited to?
Rob Palmer.
Who took or provided this image?
Rob Palmer.
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
18493
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1060160.jpg
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2304