Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The east stained glass window (north) depicts the winged figure of St Michael in armour slaying the Dragon of Evil. Base half of window depicts two uniformed figures representing air and ground crews. Above each figure is a Coat of Arms , one bearing the Union Flag. Between is the Badge of Bomber Command. Below are Lancaster bombers in plan form.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Correct the address and add 2 references
Correct the description of the window
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Lincoln Cathedral
Street
Minster Yard
Town
Lincoln
District
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Postcode
LN2 1PY
OS map ref
SK 97796 71808
Other Details
In the Combined Services Chapel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Bomber Command - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE/ BOMBER COMMAND/ MEMORIAL
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
C 4800MM
How wide is the component?
C 1200MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR HARRY J STAMMERS
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
8 May 1954
Who was present?
Air-Marshal Sir George H. Mills, Air Office Commanding-in-Chief, Bomber Command
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
8 May 1954
Who was present?
Bishop of Lincoln, Dr H. M. Harland
References
References
Image- https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3792978
Evesham Standard & West Midland Observer - Friday 07 May 1954 -MEMORIAL TO WAR DEAD OF BOMBER COMMAND-Broadway Mother in Lincoln Ceremony, Mrs. S. G. Maudsley, of Broadway, Worcestershire represented the families of fallen officers at the unveiling and Mrs. W. Creevy, represented the families of fallen airmen. Squadron-Leader Henry Eric Maudsley, D.F.C. was killed with his crew in the breaching of the Mohne and Eder dams in May 1943.
The Times 10 May 1954
Archival Correspondence about the building of the window- Reference AIR 14/4033 at the National Archives
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
42670
Window inset
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window inset
Copyright Statement
Copyright Diana Calderwood
Who is it credited to?
Diana Calderwood
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Diana Calderwood
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
46894
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
bomber_command_window_inset.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
42671
Window inset
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window inset
Copyright Statement
Copyright Diana Calderwood
Who is it credited to?
Diana Calderwood
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Diana Calderwood
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
46894
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
bomber_command_window_inset.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
203949
Bomber Command - Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Bomber Command - Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1881
Media Image Width
868
Media ID
203950
Bomber Command - Window
Priority
10
What is the image's caption?
Bomber Command - Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1741
Media Image Width
1170