Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stainless glass window commemorating Col. A J Watson. The window depicts the adoration of the Magi. The window is also commemorated by a brass plaque in a wooden frame which has a Latin cross.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John the Evangelist Church
Street
St John's Street
Town
Bury St Edmunds
District
St Edmundsbury
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Postcode
IP33 1SP
OS map ref
TL 85285 64674
Other Details
North side of Church
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The memorial was moved from the South side of the Church and is now located on the North side of the Church.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant Colonel A J Watson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque: THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / LIEUT COLONEL ARTHUR JOHN WATSON, WHO FELL / IN ACTION LEADING A CHARGE AT DAWN ON THE 6TH JANUARY 1900 / AT RENSBURG NEAR COLESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, WHILST IN / COMMAND OF THE 1ST BATT. H. M. SUFFOLK REGIMENT, AGED 46 YEARS / "THE LORD SHALL BE UNTO THEE AN EVERLASTING LIGHT"
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
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?
Rank, forenames, surname, manner of death, date of death, place of death, regiment, age at death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forenames, surname, manner of death, date of death, place of death, regiment, age at death
Please include any additional information here
The style of lettering is wedge-shaped;sans serie
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?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
279.4mm
How wide is the component?
1092.2mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
C E Kempe and Co Ltd
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?
17th July 1902
Who was present?
Col R Dowse
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
17th July 1902
Who was present?
Ven G. Hodges, Archdeacon of Sudbury.
References
References
Account of unveiling, Bury and Norwich Post 22 July 1902.
Thoman, Gwyn, 26 Source: Media Library NIWMN Suffolk Review: "The Boer War memorials of Suffolk", Suffolk Local History council , Ipswich, Autumn 1999.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
100182
Stained windows and plaque
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Stained windows and plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
15/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
110329
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st_johns_4.jpg
Media Image Height
1960
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
100183
Plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
15/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
110330
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st_johns_5.jpg
Media Image Height
1960
Media Image Width
4032