Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Window with three lights. The left depicts St Michael with Royal Navy and Royal Artillery badges; the centre the Christ crucified with soldier in uniform; the right St George with Royal Flying Corps and Suffolk Regiment badges. Below the centre light is a niche with a statue of Madonna and child.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
18/06/2025. Images and YouTube video added. PC
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Mendlesham
District
Mid Suffolk
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Postcode
IP14 5SF
OS map ref
TM 10561 65807
Other Details
North aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Mendlesham - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LASTING MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
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
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
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Sculpture
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The Guild Chapel in which the window is situated was restored as part of the memorial. The chapel's architect was Harold King from Westminster.
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
14/09/1991
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Mrs L M Thomas
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
T F Curtis, Ward & Hughes
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
22 January 1922
Who was present?
Rev Canon C D Lawrence
References
References
East Anglian Daily Times, 24 January 1922
YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/2IqMGmocuHY
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
44554
Mendlesham Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Mendlesham Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Michael Barker
Who is it credited to?
Michael Barker
Date Taken
11 June 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Francis Mullan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
48971
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
4788.jpg
Media Image Height
1024
Media Image Width
768
Media ID
44555
Mendlesham Window Inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Mendlesham Window Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Francis Mullan
Who is it credited to?
Francis Mullan
Date Taken
11 June 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Francis Mullan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
48972
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
4788_inscription.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
196430
Window with three lights. The left depicts St Michael with Royal Navy and Royal Artillery badges; the centre the Christ crucified with soldier in uniform; the right St George with Royal Flying Corps and Suffolk Regiment badges. Below the centre light is a niche with a statue of Madonna and child.
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window with three lights. The left depicts St Michael with Royal Navy and Royal Artillery badges; the centre the Christ crucified with soldier in uniform; the right St George with Royal Flying Corps and Suffolk Regiment badges. Below the centre light is a niche with a statue of Madonna and child.
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
05/06/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
196431
Left panel
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Left panel
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
05/06/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
196432
Right panel
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Right panel
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
05/062025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
196433
Top windows
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Top panel
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
05/06/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032