Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with an anchor and the letters "M M" at centre top, with 4 circular pictures of ships and personnel in centre panel below, badges and coats of arms in left and right panels.
A full description of the imagery, in each case reading from top down-
Left Panel-The Arms of Leith, The Lookout, The Wireless Operators, The Stokers, Merchant Service badge
Centre Panel-SERVICE- The minesweepers, VIGILANCE- The Helmsman, HEROISM-the submarine menace, SELF-SACRIFICE- anxious families
Right Panel-St Andrews's cross and crown, The seamen, The Cooks & Stewards, The Engineers, Trinity House arms
The transverse panel below shows the Signal Tower of Leith, and a drifter leaving the shore of Leith. The Mariner's compass, a chart and other nautical emblems are shown
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
99
Building Name
Trinity House
Street
Kirkgate
Town
Leith, Edinburgh
District
City Of Edinburgh
County
Lothian
Country
Scotland
Postcode
EH6 6NJ
OS map ref
NT 26992 76087
Other Details
At top of stairway

Scottish Seafarers Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
"IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF ALL RANKS OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE./ OF THE PORT OF LEITH WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ .1914. 1918. THIS WINDOW IS THE GIFT OF MRS COLINA M GRANT/ DAUGHTER OF MUNGO. CAMPBELL. GIBSON. SHIPOWNER. 1918"
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?
Corporation of Trinity House of Leith
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
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
WALTER J R COOK
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?
26 September 1933
Who was present?
His Grace The Duke of Montrose CB CVO
References
References
Historic Environment Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/archives-and-collections/properties-in-care-collections/object/stained-glass-memorial-window-wjr-cook-1933-modern-trinity-house-37755
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1599&mforum=warmemscot
Scotland on Sunday 24 March 2004
Scots Magazine 356-360. New Series Vol 157 No 4
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
87810
Top part of the window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Top part of the window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Caroline Gerrard
Who is it credited to?
Caroline Gerrard
Date Taken
November 2010
Who took or provided this image?
Caroline Gerrard
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96513
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1012321.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
87811
Centre part of window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Centre part of window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Caroline Gerrard
Who is it credited to?
Caroline Gerrard
Date Taken
November 2010
Who took or provided this image?
Caroline Gerrard
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96514
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1012322.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
87812
Bottom part of window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Bottom part of window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Caroline Gerrard
Who is it credited to?
Caroline Gerrard
Date Taken
November 2010
Who took or provided this image?
Caroline Gerrard
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96515
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1012323.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
87813
Explanation of the Symbolism
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Explanation of the Symbolism
Copyright Statement
Copyright Caroline Gerrard
Who is it credited to?
Caroline Gerrard
Date Taken
November 2010
Who took or provided this image?
Caroline Gerrard
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96516
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1012325.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
87814
The Trinity House Building
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The Trinity House Building
Copyright Statement
Copyright Adam Brown
Who is it credited to?
Adam Brown
Date Taken
April 2007
Who took or provided this image?
Adam Brown
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96517
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2007_0421image0060.jpg
Media Image Height
480
Media Image Width
640