Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three light stained glass window. The left light depicts a smith working at a forge, and is surrounded by 16 smaller panels of unit badges. The central one has the Royal Arms of Scotland at the top, and a bareheaded kilted soldier being watched over by Britannia. This is surrounded by 20 panels of unit badges. The right hand one shows a woman munitions worker operating a lathe, and is surrounded by 16 unit badges. Angels with scrolls at base left and base right. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Former administration building (now Glasgow Kelvin College) Street Flemington Street Town Springburn District Glasgow Country Scotland Postcode G21 4TD OS map ref NS 60657 67512 Other Details Entrance foyer. Originally they faced onto an enclosed quadrangle, but in 1997 they were repositioned to face inwards overlooking the grand staircase. North British Locomotive Company Ltd- WW1 Windows Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Central light at the base: IN HONOUR/ OF THOSE/ WHO SERVED/ IN HONOUR/ OF THOSE/ WHO FELL/ IN HONOUR OF THOSE/ WHO FOUGHT Base of the middle window: TO COMMEMORATE THE SERVICE OF THE 3020 MEN WHO JOINED/ THE COLOURS, & OF THE EMPLOYEES, MEN AND WOMEN WHO WERE ENGAGED/ ON THE MANUFACTURE OF MUNITIONS OF WAR IN THE WORKS OF THE NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY. Plaque below the window: COMMEMORATIVE WINDOW/ UNVEILED BY/ HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES/ (EDWARD ALBERT)/ 9TH MARCH 1921 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 How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First 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 What is the memorial's maintenance history? Restoration fund appeal in 1994, as survey showed rusting of frames, cracking of glass and some colour loss. Work was to be undertaken by Stained Glass Design Partnership and Reiach & Hall Architects. Components Component 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 Dimensions How high is the component? c5000m How wide is the component? c2000m Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Memorial Cost Additional information related to cost or sponsorship Restoration was estimated to cost £35,000 in 1994. Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial William Meikle and Company What role did they have in the making? Manufacturer Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial A Rigby Gray 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? 9 March 1921 Who was present? HRH Prince of Wales KG References References [Lots of images] http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic7019.html The Times 7 March 1921 p.12 col. e Buildings of Scotland, by Gifford, John. Glasgow (1990) p.428 Source: Image Library North Glasgow College Stained Glass Window War Memorial Restoration Appeal 1994 - Leaflet