Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two three-light stained glass windows with an accompany cast bronze plaque set between them. The left panel of the left-hand light shows Faith, as represented by a Latin cross and a paten. The middle panel is a figure of St. George, clad in knightly armour, surmounted by a rose, and the words, Fight the good fight underneath. In the right panel Hope is represented by an anchor.

In the left panel of the right-hand light the chalice symbolises Sacrifice. In the centre panel is a figure of St Nicholas surmounted by an anchor, and underneath the text, I will bring my people from the depths of the sea. In the right panel, Love is represented by the Agnus Dei.
The windows were destroyed by bombing in 1943 but the bronze plaque was salvaged and retained for display in the congregations subsequent churches.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St Paul's Church
Street
Waldenshaw Road
Town
Forest Hill
District
Country
Postcode
SE23
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The church was destroyed by bombing and the memorial windows were lost, but the plaque was salvaged and presumably erected in the church bought as a replacement on Taymount Rise.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
What year was it moved?
1943
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St Paul's Church
Street
Taymount Rise
Town
Forest Hill
District
Country
Postcode
SE23
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The Parish was merged with St George's Perry Hill in the 1980s, and the building was eventually redeveloped as housing in 1997. St George's church was itself closed and demolished in 1999, but rebuilt on the same site, reopening in 2005. The plaque was installed on the South outside wall of the church.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
What year was it moved?
1980s
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St George's Church
Street
Vancouver Road/ Woolstone Road
Town
Perry Hill, Catford
District
Country
Postcode
SE23 2AG
OS map ref
TQ 36724 72957
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque: /To The Glory of God/And in Grateful Memory of the Men/Associated With The Church Who Gave/Their Lives for Freedom 1914-1918 (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
42
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
42
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, initials, surname
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetically by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St George's Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
14th July 1921
Who was present?
Major-General E.G.T Bainbridge K.C.B
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
14th July 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Woolwich
References
References
Lewisham Borough News 27th July 1921
Kentish Mercury 22nd July 1921
Kentish Mercury 7th November 1919
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
200012
Image
The plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The plaque
Who is it credited to?
Janet Killeen
Date Taken
August 2025
Who took or provided this image?
Janet Killeen
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
4000
Media ID
200433
Image
The memorials area at St George's Church
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The memorials area at St George's Church - with this memorial lower, right
Who is it credited to?
Janet Killeen
Date Taken
14/09/2022
Who took or provided this image?
Janet Killeen
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
4000