Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The window is in dedication to the king’s tribute to Ulster’s contribution in the First World War, particularly to the courage and valour of the 36th Ulster Division. The window depicts a medieval warrior and female figure in front of a stone monument headed with the Royal coat of arms. At the bottom is the Ulster flag between the flags of the allies from the First World War; Britain, France, USA and Ireland.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
City Hall
Street
Donegal Square
Town
Belfast
District
Belfast
County
Antrim
Country
Northern Ireland
Postcode
BT1 5GS
OS map ref
NW 46234 29486

36th Ulster Division - King's Tribute Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
King's Message/1914-1918/Your prompt patriotic/answer to the nation’s/call to arms will never/be forgotten. I shall/continue to follow with/interest the fortunes/of your division/ I pray that god may/bless you in all your/undertakings”. George RI/King's Tribute/I deeply appreciate the/congratulations of my/loyal Ulster subjects which/you have transmitted to me,/In these days of rejoicing/I recall the deeds of the/36th (Ulster) Division which/have more than fulfilled/the high opinion formed by/on inspecting that/force on the eve of its/departure for the Front./Throughout the long/years of struggle which/have now so gloriously/ended, the men of Ulster/have proved how nobly/they fight and die./Georg RI
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Belfast City Council
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?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Ward and Partners, Belfast.
What role did they have in the making?
Creator
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
26 July 1920
Who was present?
Field Marshall His Excellency the Lord John Denton Pinkstone French 1st Earl of Ypres. KP, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCMG, ADC, PC.
References
References
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/251866
Refer to The King's Tribute Window - https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/things-to-do/city-hall/stained-glass-windows
https://www.militaryimages.net/media/36th-ulster-division-1914-1918.87925/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Karen Mitchell
Who is it credited to?
Karen Mitchell
Date Taken
10/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Karen Mitchell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2048
Media Image Width
1536