Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three-light window, with associated wooden board. The board has an incised cross at top-centre. The window's three lights have the following depictions: (Left light) St George holding a banner and shield, with a sheathed sword and wreath of Honour below, and the British Army crest in tracery light; (Centre light) Christ offering his blessing, above two angels holding a crown, symbolic of Heavenly reward. Below is St Michael conquering evil in the form of a dragon. The tracery light contains the Royal Air Force crest. (Right light) St Nicholas with pastoral staff gainst a backdrop of sea and ship, beneath which is an anchor. The tracery light contains the Royal Navy crest. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Postcode/OS ref added; data and refs added re dedication and Grade II listing etc; names records set up. JK 13/10/2023 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Mary's Church Street Church Road, Town Greasley District Broxtowe County Nottinghamshire Country England Postcode NG16 2AB OS map ref SK 48936 47186 Other Details Chancel: east window. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St Marys Parishioners - WW2 Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? (Window): IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1939 - 1945 (Board): PARISH OF GREASLEY/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS" War How many names are listed in total? 26 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? 26 What information is listed for those commemorated? Initials, surname, decorations, military branch. How is this information ordered? Listed by military branch. Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 13/10/1966: St Mary's Church was Grade II listed (List Entry Number 1263871); the listing mentions this memorial. Components Component Component Details What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Wood - Oak 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? 1263847 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? 1263847 History Memorial Cost What were the construction costs? £968 Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial "THE STORY OF GREASELY PARISH CHURCH NOTTS" BY D BEACH, 1984 Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 31st October 1948 Who was present? The Bishop of Southwell dedicated the memorial. References References Nottinghamshire Journal, Minday 1st November 1948 (page 4) reported: Bishop Dedicates Greasley Window. The Church of St. Mary. Greasley, was full yesterday morning when the Bishop of Southwell (Dr. F. R. Barry) preached to a congregation wholly representative of the life of the parish and dedicated a memorial to the 26 men of the parish of Greasley who gave their lives in the World War of 1939-45. Designed and executed by Mr. H. T. Hincks, of Nottingham, the memorial takes the form of an East window, together with a carved oak tablet bearing the names of the fallen and the inscription: "Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friend." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001898/19481101/085/0004 "THE STORY OF GREASELY PARISH CHURCH NOTTS", by D. Beach, 1984 (page 79). Historic England, Grade II Listing details include mention of the memorial: 'Chancel has moulded arch with hood mould and stops plus crested, traceried oak Memorial screen, 1919. North side has opening containing organ. East end has C19 ashlar reredos and stained glass War Memorial window, 1948.... Cased Roll of Honour 1939-45'. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263847?section=official-list-entry Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project (Greasley) states: 'In 1947 it was decided to raise an appeal to fund a Memorial to the men of the parish who died in the Second World War. £968 was raised and a decision was made to link the memorials to both world wars and so the Chancel was turned into a War Memorial Chapel. A stained glass window provided to replace the plain glass in the East End. This was designed and made by Horace T. Hincks of Nottingham. At the same time two coloured windows were inserted into the window spaces on the south side of the Chancel and the reredos dating from 1896, was cleaned and renovated. The fallen of the World War Two are named on a wooden board in the Chancel and which bears 26 names. https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/greasley/hhistory.php and https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/greasley/hwarmem.php#secondwar