Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window in memory of Captain Ernest Brass, showing a kneeling soldier in armour kneeling receiving the Crown of Life whilst holding a sword. At the top of the window is the badge of the East Yorkshire Regiment.
There is a brass tablet below the window with inscription.
His father had been Vicar for many years and there is window in memory of Captain Brass' late mother next to it.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
71
Building Name
St Mathew's Church
Street
Station Road
Town
Redhill
District
Reigate And Banstead
County
Surrey
Country
England
Postcode
RH1 1DL
OS map ref
TQ 27705 50636
Other Details
South Aisle SA2
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain E Brass Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Top of window: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO / DEATH AND I WILL GIVE / THEE A CROWN / OF LIFE. //

Bottom of window: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / CAPT ERNEST BRASS / WHO DIED NOVR. 10th 1901.

Brass tablet: (inscription unknown)
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename, surname, date of death, regiment
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, surname, date of death, regiment
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?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A. L. Moore (More?) (signed), 89 Southampton Row, W.C.
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
After 29th August 1902
Who was present?
Probably by his father Rev. H. Brass, Vicar.
References
References
Surrey Mirror - Friday 29 August 1902
The LATE CAPTAIN ERNEST BRASS.
MEMORIAL WINDOW in St. Matthew's Church.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
95244
The Crown of Life - Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The Crown of Life - Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104764
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
surrey_redhill_st_matthew_capt._ernest_brass_boer_war_-_64486_1.jpg
Media Image Height
1151
Media Image Width
490
Media ID
95245
The Crown of Life - Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Crown of Life - Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104765
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
surrey_redhill_st_matthew_capt._ernest_brass_boer_war_-_64486_2.jpg
Media Image Height
708
Media Image Width
618
Media ID
95246
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104766
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
1-surrey_redhill_st_matthew_capt._ernest_brass_boer_war_-_64486_1-002.jpg
Media Image Height
150
Media Image Width
490
Media ID
95247
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104767
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-surrey_redhill_st_matthew_capt._ernest_brass_boer_war_-_64486_1-001.jpg
Media Image Height
212
Media Image Width
478
Media ID
95248
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Memorial to Captain Ernest Brass in St Matthew's, Redhill
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104768
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-surrey_redhill_st_matthew_capt._ernest_brass_boer_war_-_64486_1.jpg
Media Image Height
242
Media Image Width
247