Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
STAINED GLASS WINDOW.St George of England and St Michael of Right and Truth are depicted together slaying the dragon of Evil. In the lower right hand corner of the window are the badges and emblems of the armed forces and Merchant Navy, the badges of the Westminster Dragoons and the Queen's Westminsters and an emblem representing the Home Guard.
This replaced the Queen's Westminster Rifles window (our reference 85002), which was destroyed by enemy action in 1940.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Westminster Abbey
Street
Deans Yard
Town
Westminster
District
City Of Westminster
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
OS map ref
TQ 30091 79497
Other Details
In St Benedict's Chapel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Citizens of Westminster Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Across the 2 lights- To the memory of those citizens of Westminster who gave their lives in the war of 1939-45.
War
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?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War - civilians
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
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
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Replaces Queen's Westminsters WW1 window destroyed 1940
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR HUGH EASTON
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
7 November 1948
Who was present?
HRH PRINCESS MARGARET
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
7 November 1948
Who was present?
Dean of Westminster
References
References
https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/westminster-citizens-war-memorial
The Times 8 November1948 page 2 column e
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
93264
Westminster citizens war memorial, Westminster Abbey
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Westminster citizens war memorial, Westminster Abbey
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/04/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
102622
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
47957_brian_mawdsley_19_april_2020a.jpg
Media Image Height
1118
Media Image Width
935
Media ID
151677
Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
23/01/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4093
Media Image Width
2377
Media ID
188162
Citizens of Westminster window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Citizens of Westminster window
Copyright Statement
Gilmour Strang
Who is it credited to?
Gilmour Strang
Date Taken
30 November 2024
Who took or provided this image?
Gilmour Strang
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
3024