Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Twin light stained glass window depicting Gideon on the left and Jesus on the right
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
6
Building Name
United Reform Church
Street
Union Place
Town
Wisbech
District
Fenland
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Postcode
PE13 1HB
OS map ref
TF 46151 09608
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
United Reformed

United Reform Church WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand light: THE SWORD OF THE LORD AND OF GIDEON / TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / DYING THEY GAVE US RICHER GIFTS THAN GOLD
Right Hand light: LOVST THOU ME FEED MY LAMBS / TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN DEAR MEMORY OF / JONAS RICHARD SANDBERG / WHO DIED DEC 20TH 1919 - FOR 33 YEARS DEACON / AND FOR 30 YEARS SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT. / THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW AND DAUGHTERS / DECEMBER 1920 / A GOOD MAN GREATLY BELOVED
War
How many names are listed in total?
6
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?
6
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,forename
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
UNITED REFORMED GROUP
Components
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?
2600MM
How wide is the component?
800MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
At the time of errecting the memorial the chiurch was known as The Castle Square Congregational Church
Supervisor comments
DETAILS HELD IN WISBECH AND FENLAND MUSEUM
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
GATESHEAD STAINED GLASS COMPANY
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
5 Dec 1920
Who was present?
Mr E W Hearn Senior Deacon of the Church
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
5 Dec 1920
Who was present?
Rev James Thomas Minister of the Church
References
References
BAK 83
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
29657
3539a.jpg
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
3539a.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33763
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3539a.jpg
Media Image Height
1342
Media Image Width
987
Media ID
29658
3539b.jpg
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
3539b.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33764
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3539b.jpg
Media Image Height
987
Media Image Width
1388