Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A rectangular brass plaque, incised lettering in black. There is a single arch light, stained glass window associated with this memorial. The window depicts 'Jonathan'.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Anne's Cathedral
Street
Donegall Street
Town
Belfast
District
Belfast
County
Antrim
Country
Northern Ireland
Postcode
BT1 2HB
OS map ref
NW 46360 30156

Queens Island Unionist Club Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE QUEENS ISLAND UNIONIST CLUB WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR.

Plaque inscription: THE ABOVE WINDOW IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THE QUEENS ISLAND UNIONIST CLUB/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ ERECTED BY THEIR FELLOW MEMBERS, AND UNVEILED BY CHARLES PAYNE C.B.E. J.P./ MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HARLAND WOLFF, LT., 25TH SEPTEMBER, 1921/ JOHN HANNA, CHAIRMAN. HENRY FLEMING, TREASURER. HENRY IRVING, SECRETARY.
War
How many names are listed in total?
50
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?
50
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, initials
How is this information ordered?
surname, initials
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
25th September 1921
Who was present?
Charles Payne, C.B.E., J. P., Managing Director of Harland and Wolff Ltd
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
25th September 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore, Right Rev. Dr Grierson
References
References
Irish War memorials at: http://www.irishwarmemorials.ie/Memorials-Detail?memoId=523
Northern Whig - Monday 26 September 1921 Page 5
BISHOP GRIERSON ON ULSTER LOYALTY.
QUEEN'S ISLAND UNIONIST CLUB.
WAR MEMORIAL WINDOW UNVEILED.
(list of names)
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Belfast News-Letter - Monday 26 September 1921 Page 6
QUEEN'S ISLAND UNIONIST CLUB.
Memorial Window in Cathedral.
DEDICATION BY LORD BISHOP.
(list of names)
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Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
85599
The window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
13/04/2010
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
94085
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc02320.jpg
Media Image Height
3166
Media Image Width
744
Media ID
85600
The Window Inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The Window Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
13/04/2010
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
94086
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc02321.jpg
Media Image Height
2400
Media Image Width
3053
Media ID
85601
The Dedicatory PLaque
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The Dedicatory Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
13/04/2010
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
94087
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dsc02319.jpg
Media Image Height
3252
Media Image Width
2084