Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light clear window with stained glass image of St George on horseback killing the dragon in a large central roundel and inscription. Oak panelling below the window lists all the names and years of death.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.

No images of the names so not able to add.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Knox Road
Town
Wellingborough
District
Wellingborough
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Postcode
NN8 1PX
OS map ref
SP 90135 68045
Other Details
Near junction with Elsden Road. N aisle N(E)
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Mary the Virgin Church - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
DEDICATED / BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS PARISH TO THE / MEMORY OF THE MEN / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE / WAR OF 1914-1918 / AND WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED / BELOW.
Military Nurse (Name)/ 1914/ (Names)/ 1915/ (Names)/ 1916/ (Names)/ 1917/ (Names)/ 1918/ (Names)/ Not of this Parish (Names)/ 1939-1945 (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
69
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?
69
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forename, decorations
How is this information ordered?
forename, surname, decorations
How many names are listed in total?
6
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?
6
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forename
How is this information ordered?
forename, surname
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Panelling
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Of the names listed, one was awarded the VC DSO MC. Another, a female Military Nurse.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Sir John Ninian Comper RA 1919
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
15th November 1919
Who was present?
Archbishop Hutton, Dean of Winchester
References
References
Northampton Mercury - Friday 21 November 1919
WELLINGBOROUGH
IN MEMORIAM
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
99382
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
25/10/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109452
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-61393_brian_mawdsley_19_august_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
2400
Media Image Width
2152
Media ID
99383
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
25/10/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109453
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-61393_brian_mawdsley_19_august_2020-001.jpg
Media Image Height
476
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
99384
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window commemorating those killed in WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
25/10/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109454
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-61393_brian_mawdsley_19_august_2020-002.jpg
Media Image Height
2372
Media Image Width
2400