Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? A tall, stained glass window which since 1997 has been set in a special frame and is back lit. It features 3 coats of arms (including the RAF) with the two commemorations below them. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL CHAPEL Street Moorland Road Town Leeds District Leeds County West Yorkshire Country England Postcode LS6 1AJ OS map ref SE 28897 34817 If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why The window was moved to the new school site when it opened in 1997. The Grammar School at Leeds - Chapel Window, WW2 Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name The Grammar School at Leeds Street Harrogate Road Town Leeds District Leeds County West Yorkshire Country England Postcode LS17 8GS OS map ref SE 31764 41078 Other Details In the corridor outside the Assembly Hall. Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Commemoration 1 - They were honoured/ for their skill/ and endurance Commemoration 2 - Dedicated to the glory of God/ and erected by the school/ as a tribute to old Leodiensians/ who served in the war 1939-45 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 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Components Component 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? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1375208 Please include any additional listing information here The original chapel is Grade II listed within which the memorial window was situated History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 18th December 1947 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 18th December 1947 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References Historic England listing details - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1375208 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 178861 Image What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement The Grammar School at Leeds Who is it credited to? The Grammar School at Leeds Date Taken 4th June, 2024 Who took or provided this image? The Grammar School at Leeds What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 960 Media Image Width 1280
Media ID 178861 Image What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement The Grammar School at Leeds Who is it credited to? The Grammar School at Leeds Date Taken 4th June, 2024 Who took or provided this image? The Grammar School at Leeds What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 960 Media Image Width 1280