Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Stained glass window with five lights depicting Wisdom, Power, Love and Truth, Joy and Faith with many trifoils and quatrefoils, biblical text and dedication brass plaque at the base. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Images and name added Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name ST PETER'S CHURCH Street High Road Town Bushey Heath District Hertsmere County Hertfordshire Country England Postcode WD23 1FG OS map ref TQ 14541 94433 Other Details West Window If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Lieutenant B P Hicks Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Along the bottom of the window: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF BASIL PERRIN HICKS LIEUT 8th BERKSHIRE REGT WHO GAVE HIS LIFE AT LOOS SEPT 25 1915 AGED 22 Brass Plaque: The Great West Window was designed/ by the distinguished stained glass artist/ Henry Holiday (1839-1927). It depicts the/ fruits of the Spirit, symbolised by angelic/ figures, and is dedicated to Lt Basil Perrin/ Hicks, 8th Royal Berkshire Regiment, who/ gave his life in the Battle of Loos on 25th/ September 1915. The young soldier in the/ helmet, at bottom right is a portrait of him. War How many names are listed in total? 1 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? 1 What information is listed for those commemorated? Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death, age Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? St Peter's Church What is the memorial's maintenance history? 2002: restored by Chapel Studios, Kings Langley 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 Listing Information Does it have listed status? No Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Plaque What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Brass Dimensions How high is the component? 250mm How wide is the component? 150mm How deep is the component? 5mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private If yes, what are the sponsor's details? Henry Perrin (uncle of Lieutenant B P Hicks) Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Henry Holiday, R.A. What role did they have in the making? Designer Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Lowndes & Drury What role did they have in the making? Glazier Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 14 April 1918 Who was present? Canon Alxeander (Canon of St Paul's cathedral), Mrs E Hicks (mother), Mr H Perrin (uncle) & Mrs Perrin Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Rededicated When did it take place? 10 November 2002 Who was present? Ms V Perrin (cousin), Mr H Perrin (cousin), Mr P Craven (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) References References http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/527469/HICKS, BASIL PERRIN "St Peter's The Church on the Heath: An Illustrated History 1836-2004" pp 32-35 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 141541 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 10 July 2022 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 156850 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename wmr67124.jpg Media Image Height 3265 Media Image Width 3025 Media ID 141542 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Memorial Plaque Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 10 July 2022 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 156851 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename wmr67124a.jpg Media Image Height 3593 Media Image Width 2530
Media ID 141541 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 10 July 2022 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 156850 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename wmr67124.jpg Media Image Height 3265 Media Image Width 3025
Media ID 141542 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Memorial Plaque Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Littler Who is it credited to? Mark Littler Date Taken 10 July 2022 Who took or provided this image? Mark Littler What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 156851 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename wmr67124a.jpg Media Image Height 3593 Media Image Width 2530