Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three light window with associated plaque. The central figure of the window is an Angel holding the Crown of Life; the left light depicts St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors; the right light depicts St George, the patron saint of soldiers. Beneath the three figures are depictions of war scenes, and the wording 'FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH'. The upper lights of the window depict the badges of the regiments in which the men served. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Title of memorial amended (as it relates to both Attenborough and Chilwell); date of unveiling and salient refs and links added; data re WW2 removed, as that instead relates to the Book of Remembrance in the Church. (I have requested consent from Notts CC to add their photos of the window and plaque, which will be added if received). JK Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Mary Magdalene Church Street Church Lane Town Attenborough District Broxtowe County Nottinghamshire Country England Postcode NG9 6AS OS map ref SK 51878 34337 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Chilwell and Attenborough Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR HONOUR AND THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-18/ (NAMES)/ THE SOULS OF THE RIGHTEOUS ARE IN THE HANDS OF GOD War How many names are listed in total? 33 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? 33 What information is listed for those commemorated? Rank, forenames, surname, decorations, military unit How is this information ordered? Listed alphabetically by surname, in three columns. Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church of England. What is the memorial's maintenance history? 14/4/1987: St Mary the Virgin Church was Grade I Listed (List Entry number 1263869) 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? I What is the listing reference? List Entry number 1263869 Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Plaques / Panels with names What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Bronze Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? I What is the listing reference? List Entry number 1263869 History Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Alexander Gascoigne (Nottingham) What role did they have in the making? Glazier Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 19 September 1920 Who was present? Rev. J. Smaridge, M.A. (former Parish curate) dedicated the memorial. Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 19 September 1920 Who was present? Rev. J. Smaridge, M.A. (former Parish curate) unveiled the memorial. References References Nottingham Journal, Monday 20th September 1920 (page 5) reported: 'MEMORIAL WINDOW. Chilwell and Attenborough Tribute to Fallen. The ancient church of Attenborough was crowded yesterday on the occasion of the dedication and unveiling of a memorial window and tablet erected to the memory of the men of Chilwell and Attenborough who lost their lives in the war. Previous to the ceremony an impressive service was conducted the Rev. W. M. Browne, Vicar of Bramcote, with which the parishes of Chilwell and Attenborough are linked. The Vicar of Middleton (Derbyshire), the Rev. J. Smaridge, M.A., who was formerly a curate in the parish, performed the ceremony, after which he preached an eloquent sermon. At-the close of the service the "Last Post” and ‘'Reveille" were sounded by Private Stanley Brown, R.A.O.C. The stained glass window consists of three lights, the centre of which bears the figure of the Angel with the Crown of Life, on either side which is St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, and St George, the patron saint of soldiers. Under the three main figures are three interesting subjects, representing incidents from the late war, which have been beautifully worked up. The whole the design is enclosed in a rich silvery canopy and base with the badges of the different regiments to which the men belonged introduced. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001897/19200920/105/0005 https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/RollOfHonour/WarMemorials/Details/203 Historic England record of the Grade I Listing of St St Mary the Virgin Church on 14/4/1987: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263869?section=official-list-entry https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/attenborough/hwarmem.php https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/279550/ Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 51318 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? St Mary Magdalene Parishioners Copyright Statement Copyright Karen Price-Payne Who is it credited to? Karen Price-Payne Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? Karen Price-Payne What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 56119 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 26830_window.jpg Media Image Height 433 Media Image Width 410
Media ID 51318 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? St Mary Magdalene Parishioners Copyright Statement Copyright Karen Price-Payne Who is it credited to? Karen Price-Payne Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? Karen Price-Payne What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 56119 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 26830_window.jpg Media Image Height 433 Media Image Width 410