Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
SIX-LIGHT STAINED GLASS WINDOW WITH TRACERY LIGHTS AND DEDICATORY MARBLE TABLETS FLANKING IT. FIGURES IN ALMOST ALL THE LIGHTS AND INSCRIPTION AT THE BASE OF FOUR OF THEM

FROM THE TOP AND GOING LEFT TO RIGHT: TRACERY LIGHTS - SCHOOL COAT OF ARMS AND KIDDERMINSTER COAT OF ARMS; LIGHT 1 - BATTLE FRONT; LIGHT 2 - GROUP OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, ONE SOLDIER KNEELING, IN FRONT OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS; LIGHT 3 - GROUP OF MARCHING SAILORS WITH HARBOUR IN THE BACKGROUND; LIGHT 4 - A MONK RECEIVING A GROUP OF CHILDREN AT AN OPEN DOORWAY, MAYBE REFERENCE TO FOUNDATIONS OF THE SCHOOL IN THE CHANTRY OF ST MARY'S CHURCH; LIGHT 5 - KING CHARLES I RECEIVING A PETITION; LIGHT 6 - A CLASSROOM SCENE WITH PUPILS DESKS AND MASTER WITH MORTARBOARD
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
3 Documents added. 2 references added. 46 names added.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
110
Street
Bewdley Rd
Town
Kidderminster
District
Wyre Forest
County
Herefordshire
Country
England
Postcode
DY11 6RL
OS map ref
SO 82300 76600
Other Details
FORMERLY KING CHARLE'S I GRAMMAR SCHOOL HALL
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Since 2019 this building has now become a performing arts and dance studio and is private property. The owners allow the school association a visit once a year to hold a memorial service.

King Charles I Grammar School WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
LIGHT 4: PRO PATRIA

LIGHT 5: E HONO ECCL

LIGHT 6: CAROLIUS REX

LIGHT 7: EDW VI REGE

LEFT TABLET: IN MEMORY OF/ THE OLD BOYS/ OF THIS SCHOOL/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)

RIGHT TABLET: (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
45
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 died?
45
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
2011: The curtain formally fixed in front of the window has been removed and the window is on permanent view. Viewing is by appointment.

1960's: King Charle's I Grammar School building closed and the school moved to a new site. The building was converted for use for marriage ceremonies. A curtain was fixed in front of the window.

Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablets
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Marble - White
Dimensions
How high is the component?
820MM
How wide is the component?
355MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
C 4000MM
How wide is the component?
C 2000MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
If yes, what is its purpose?
ANNUAL PRIZE TO ASSIST SONS OR RELATIVES OF THE FA
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: 'KIDDERMINSTER SHUTTLE' 05-FEB-1921
CHARLTON, JAMES MERVYN ' SAILING UNDER DRAKE FIRST VOYAGE' (1983)
MEMORIAL NOT GENERALLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. APPOINTMENT WITH SUPERINTENDANT REGISTRAR IS NEEDED
References
References
Much of the information has been kindly given by Norman Broadfield from the school assocation. Details are here:
https://www.oldcarolians.org.uk
This website has some more information including good pictures of the stained glass window
https://wyreforestww1warmemorials.wordpress.com/memorial-data-and-facts-kidderminster/kid6/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
130624
Conflict details 1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Conflict details 1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Norman Broadfield
Who is it credited to?
Norman Broadfield
Date Taken
23/01/2022
Media Description
Scanned document provided by school association via https://www.oldcarolians.org.uk
Who took or provided this image?
Norman Broadfield
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
144475
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
32376_conflict_details_1.jpg
Media Image Height
2489
Media Image Width
1622
Media ID
130625
Conflict details 2
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Conflict details 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Norman Broadfield
Who is it credited to?
Norman Broadfield
Date Taken
23/01/2022
Media Description
Scanned document provided by school association via https://www.oldcarolians.org.uk
Who took or provided this image?
Norman Broadfield
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
144476
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
32376_conflict_details_2.jpg
Media Image Height
2307
Media Image Width
1629
Media ID
130626
Conflict details 3
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Conflict details 3
Copyright Statement
Copyright Norman Broadfield
Who is it credited to?
Norman Broadfield
Date Taken
22/01/2022
Media Description
Scanned document provided by school association via https://www.oldcarolians.org.uk
Who took or provided this image?
Norman Broadfield
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
144478
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
32376_conflict_details_3_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2368
Media Image Width
1622
Document(s)
Memorial Document
king_charles_grammar_memorial.pdf (1.45 MB)
What is the document's caption?
Memorial details
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
What content type is this document?
Names evidence
Reference
143780
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
On