Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Lancet style window with stained glass depicting white ensign, Union Jack and St. George.

To right of window are two associated open book style stone plaques.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
35
Building Name
St. Philip and St. James' Church
Street
Frome Rd
Town
Bath
District
Bath
County
Avon
Country
England
Postcode
BA2 2QF
OS map ref
ST 73591 62517
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The present church is a new building after St. James' church was destroyed on 26th April, 1942, during the blitz. The stone panels were transferred from the old church (on the same site) and are positioned in a corner of the entrance hall. Memorial tablets and window may be moved again within the church.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Philips Church Parishioners Location

What year was it moved?
after 1942
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
S. James' Church
Street
City Centre
Town
Bath
District
Bath
County
Avon
Country
England
OS map ref
OS172 736625
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Old Church was demolished and site redeveloped. Then Parish of St. Pilips and St. James' were combined. A plaque inSt Philip and St. James' church reads: "This church was built with money rom the sale of the site of St. James', Bath, destroyed in World War on 26th April 1942. From the ruins, stone was used to erect the cross on the tower and the silver was prsented by St. James' PCC. The dedication "St. James" was added to the original St. Philip church to commermorate these gifts".
What year was it moved?
AFTER 1945
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF OUR HEROIC DEAD/LET THOSE WHO CAME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THEY BE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, initial, surname.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1520 mm
How wide is the component?
610 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1200 mm
How wide is the component?
610 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Memorial Cost
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£600
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Bath Chronicle, 11 Dec. 1920 and 10 July 1920.
Supervisor comments
After SWW, original church was demolished and Parish was combined with that of St. James' (whose church was destroyed in the bombing of April 1942). Additional plaque explains the relationship. (7237)
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
9 March 1995
Who originally recorded this memorial?
W.W. & P.S. Hanna
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs F. J. Amery
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
Dec 1920
Who was present?
Marquis of Bath
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
Dec 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Bath and Wells
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
156130
Stained glass window.
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window.
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1173
Media Image Width
765