Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two windows with two lights each; Each window supported by plaque to an individual. The lights of the windows depict the four soldiers of Christ, Faith, Valour, fortitude and Hope. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Augustines Church Street St Augustines Road Town Wisbech District Fenland County Cambridgeshire Country England Postcode PE13 3DJ OS map ref TF 46388 10004 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St Augustines WW1 Windows Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Window lights: FAIITH / VALOUR / FORTITUDE / HOPE Plaque 1: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / 1914-1918 / THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY / RELATIVES AND FRIENDS / JAN 1922 Plaque 2: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / CHARLES WILLIAM / FISHER HOPKIN / WHO FELL IN FRANCE / OCTOBER 5TH 1918 / AGED 27 YEARS. / THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY / HIS MOTHER / JAN 1922 Plaque 3: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / EDWARD BURGIS. / 2ND LIEUT. 3RD BATT. MANCHESTER REGT. / WHO FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE / OCT 16TH 1917 / AGED 32 YEARS / THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY / HIS WIDOW AND CHILDREN / JAN 1922 Plaque 4: TO HE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / JOHN NEVILLE / DENNIS / THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY / HIS PARENTS AND SISTER / JAN 1922 War How many names are listed in total? 3 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? 3 What information is listed for those commemorated? Forename, middle name, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, date of death, age at death, other Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? Yes Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? PCC What is the memorial's maintenance history? Plaques scratched by polishing which makes it difficult to read in parts. 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 Dimensions How high is the component? 5700mm How wide is the component? 2200mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Plaques What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Brass Dimensions How high is the component? 300mm How wide is the component? 190mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Memorial Cost How much did the memorial's site cost? £640:6:5 Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial Cost quoted includes #3507 Supervisor comments Details held in Wisbech and Fenland Museum Record Notes When was this memorial first recorded? 12/02/1993 Who originally recorded this memorial? Brian A. Krill Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Messrs William Morris & co of Meton Abbey What role did they have in the making? Manufacturer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 25 January 1922 Who was present? Messrs L. J. Watts Ltd Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 25 January 1922 Who was present? Venerable S Rawley References References BAK 50 -51 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 28779 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508a.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32880 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508a.jpg Media Image Height 977 Media Image Width 948 Media ID 28780 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508b.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32881 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508b.jpg Media Image Height 920 Media Image Width 736 Media ID 28781 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508c.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32882 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508c.jpg Media Image Height 786 Media Image Width 880 Media ID 28782 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508d.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32883 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508d.jpg Media Image Height 1026 Media Image Width 987
Media ID 28779 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508a.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32880 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508a.jpg Media Image Height 977 Media Image Width 948
Media ID 28780 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508b.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32881 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508b.jpg Media Image Height 920 Media Image Width 736
Media ID 28781 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508c.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32882 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508c.jpg Media Image Height 786 Media Image Width 880
Media ID 28782 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 3508d.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 32883 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename 3508d.jpg Media Image Height 1026 Media Image Width 987