Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three-light stained glass window, with inscription at the base of the centre light. The left light depicts the East Retford Crest (two choughs on a field of gold), and the British Army crest below; the centre light depicts the crest of All Hallows (Gold crown and scrolls of the Saints on a field of black and white), and the RAF crest below, beneath which is the pane bearing the dedicatory inscription; the right light depicts the County of Nottingham Coat of Arms (oak tree and green river), and the Royal Navy crest below. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Address corrected to All Hallows Church Ordsall (had previously been assigned to All Hallows, Gedling). Refs added. JK Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name All Hallows Church Street All Hallows Street Town Ordsall District Bassetlaw County Nottinghamshire Country England Postcode DN22 7TP OS map ref SK 70435 79719 Other Details On the north wall If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Men and Women of Ordsall Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? In memory of the men and women of the/ Parish of Ordsall who died in the service/ of their Country in the War of 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 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? Church of England. What is the memorial's maintenance history? The Church was Grade II* Listed on 14/9/1949 )List Entry Number 1045228). 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? 1045228 History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd What role did they have in the making? Artist Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 16 October 1949 References References Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project: Ordsall All Hallows, Glass: States that a faculty obtained in 1949 read: ''To replace the Western most three light window in the North side of the said Church with a Heraldic War Memorial Window together with an inscription in the words and figures following that is to say: In memory of the men and women of the Parish of Ordsall who died in the service of their Country in the War of 1939-45. The window has the badges of the Royal Navy, his(her) Majesty’s army and the Royal Air Force. It also contains the shield and arms of East Retford (two choughs on a field of gold), the shield of All Hallows (Gold crown and scrolls of the Saints on a field of black and white) and the shield of the County of Nottingham (the Major Oak and a river of green). Provided that nothing here in contained shall authorise any interference with the tracery of the said window nor the removal of the iron bars or supports (if any) which may intersect the said window'. (They also state that 'The design for this memorial window was on show in church in December 1946, and the estimated cost was £200 plus fixing. At that time there was insufficient funds for the window. The window by Messrs. J.W. Powell was installed in October 1949 and dedicated on 16 October. The lesson at the service was read by Capt. Body, Adjutant at Ranby Camp. Others in attendance included The mayor of East Retford, representatives from 12th Regt. Royal Horse Artillery, the British Legion (with standard bearers), Royal Naval Old Comrades’ Association, and Royal Air Force Association'. https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/ordsall/hglass.php https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045228?section=official-list-entry Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 63876 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Heraldic War Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who is it credited to? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who took or provided this image? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 70111 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 27050_1.jpg Media Image Height 750 Media Image Width 713 Media ID 63877 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Inscription to those who lost there lives Copyright Statement Copyright Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who is it credited to? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who took or provided this image? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 70112 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 27050_2.jpg Media Image Height 779 Media Image Width 800
Media ID 63876 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Heraldic War Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who is it credited to? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who took or provided this image? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 70111 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 27050_1.jpg Media Image Height 750 Media Image Width 713
Media ID 63877 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Inscription to those who lost there lives Copyright Statement Copyright Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who is it credited to? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Who took or provided this image? Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 70112 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 27050_2.jpg Media Image Height 779 Media Image Width 800