Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? A decorative stained glass depicting General Gordon with a laurel leaf and open Bible and crossed spears. General Gordon was born at Woolwich in 1833 and baptised at St. Alfege Church. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Building location checked and updated only. I have not confirmed the memorial is still in situ. November 2021. SF. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Alfege's Church Street Greenwich Church Street Town Greenwich District Greenwich County Greater London Country England Postcode SE10 9BJ OS map ref TQ 38320 77610 Other Details Corner of Greenwich Church Street and Evelyn Street If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England General Gordon - Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? GENERAL GORDON BAPTISED 1833 War Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Military Service Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Memorial What condition is this component in? Unknown 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 Church badly damged by bombing on 19th March 1941, including the window. Believed a replacement of one damaged in bombing in 1941. Believed designed by Francis Letman 1953/6 Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Sir Albert Richardson Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 21st November 1925 Who was present? General Sir Bindon Blood Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 21st November 1925 Who was present? Canon S. Mumford Taylor of St. George's, Windsor and formerly Bishop of Kingston-upon-Thames. Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Rededicated When did it take place? 1953 References References Gloucester Citizen - Tuesday 24 November 1925 Soldier and Musician. MEMORIALS TO GENERAL GORDON AND THOMAS TALLIS. Lincolnshire Echo - Saturday 28 November 1925 SOLDIER AND MUSICIAN. St. Alfeges Church, Greenwich https://www.st-alfege.org/ London Gardens Trust Inventory https://londongardenstrust.org/inventory/gardens-online-record.php?ID=GRN050 Badly bombed on 19 March 1941, the church was restored in 1953 by Sir Albert Richardson, where possible using original materials saved from the debris. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 92174 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window commemorating General Gordon in St. Alfege Church Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 19/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101393 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 46499_brian_mawdsley_19_may_2020.jpg Media Image Height 2540 Media Image Width 2326
Media ID 92174 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window commemorating General Gordon in St. Alfege Church Copyright Statement Copyright Brian Mawdsley Who is it credited to? Brian Mawdsley Date Taken 19/05/2020 Who took or provided this image? Brian Mawdsley What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101393 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 46499_brian_mawdsley_19_may_2020.jpg Media Image Height 2540 Media Image Width 2326