Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two light window decorated as below, with wall mounted Triptych underneath. Inset carving depicts the burial of Christ. Window depicts the Holy Trinity with a Priest saying Requiem Mass. Congregation in the form of the Holy Family. On the lower front of the cabinet are the coats of arms of (left to right) Ireland, Great Britain, England Reliquary contains Roll of Honour and personal effects of the Fallen. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Chad's Cathedral Street Queensway Town Birmingham District Birmingham County West Midlands Country England Postcode B4 6EU OS map ref SP 06966 87522 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Roman Catholic St Chads Roman Catholic Parishioners Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? IN GRATITUDE/ PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THE MEN OF ST CHADS CONGREGATION WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 WHOSE NAMES ARE/ ENSHRINED HEREIN/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES) The War Memorial // commemorates the men of the Cathedral Parish / who died in the two World Wars of the 20th century. / It was designed and made by Gerald J. Hardman & Co. and dedicated by / Archbishop John McIntyre on Armistice Day. 11 November 1921. // The cabinet contains the Roll of Honour with the names / of 200 men who died in the First World War / along with their personal mementoes. // The memorial window above, designed by Hardman's. The server is a portrait of one of our young men who died in the First World War. // (cross) // (???) War How many names are listed in total? 150 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? 150 What information is listed for those commemorated? surname,regiment,forename How is this information ordered? surname 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? No 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 What is the memorial's maintenance history? MEMORIAL MOVED AND PLACED IN STORAGE IN THE CRYPT IN THE EARLY 1960S. IT WAS RESTORED AND REMOUNTED BETWEEN 1998 AND 2000 BY THE FRIENDS OF THE CATHEDRAL. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Case What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Wood - Oak Listing Information Does it have listed status? No 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? No History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial DETAILED FILE CONTAINING CATHEDRAL HANDBOOK, TICKETS AND PRESS CUTTINGS FOR ORIGINAL UNVEILING AND ORDER OF SERVICE FOR REDEDICATION Supervisor comments TRYPTYCH CONTAINS RELICS OF THE FALLEN, INCLUDING ROSARIES, PHOTOGRAPHS, BUTTONS, BADGES, PRAYER BOOKS AND IDENTITY BOOKS Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial MESSRS JOHN HARDIMAN & CO. 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? 11 November 1921 Who was present? Archbishop McIntyre, RC Archbishop of Birmingham Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 11th November 1921 Who was present? Father Bernard Vaughan Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Rededicated When did it take place? 12 November 2000 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References Birmingham Daily Gazette - Saturday 12 November 1921 NO DAY MORE SOLEMN. Father Vaughan and the Anniversart. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 90610 Image Priority -6 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Reliquary with Roll of Honour and effects of the fallen men Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125324 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598a.jpg Media Image Height 4860 Media Image Width 2815 Media ID 90615 Image Priority -5 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125329 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598ef.jpg Media Image Height 4838 Media Image Width 1037 Media ID 90611 Image Priority -4 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125325 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598b.jpg Media Image Height 3100 Media Image Width 2766 Media ID 90612 Image Priority -3 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125326 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598c.jpg Media Image Height 2115 Media Image Width 3204 Media ID 90613 Image Priority -2 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125327 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598d.jpg Media Image Height 2080 Media Image Width 1343 Media ID 90614 Image Priority -1 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125328 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598e.jpg Media Image Height 2115 Media Image Width 1348
Media ID 90610 Image Priority -6 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Reliquary with Roll of Honour and effects of the fallen men Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125324 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598a.jpg Media Image Height 4860 Media Image Width 2815
Media ID 90615 Image Priority -5 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125329 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598ef.jpg Media Image Height 4838 Media Image Width 1037
Media ID 90611 Image Priority -4 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125325 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598b.jpg Media Image Height 3100 Media Image Width 2766
Media ID 90612 Image Priority -3 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125326 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598c.jpg Media Image Height 2115 Media Image Width 3204
Media ID 90613 Image Priority -2 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125327 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598d.jpg Media Image Height 2080 Media Image Width 1343
Media ID 90614 Image Priority -1 What is the image's caption? St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham - Roman Catholic Parishioners Memorial Window Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 01/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 125328 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 38598e.jpg Media Image Height 2115 Media Image Width 1348