Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A six light, multi-coloured stained glass window with figures in each light - Christ in Majesty, St Michael, St Alban, St Martin, St George, Sir Galahad, King Alfred. Nearby is an associated brass plaque, wall mounted on a marble backboard, which carries the commemoration.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Bedford School Chapel
Street
Burnaby Road
Town
Bedford
District
North Bedfordshire
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Postcode
MK40 2TU
OS map ref
TL 05336 50507
Other Details
The East Window

Bedford School - Late Victorian Conflicts, Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TABLET: THE EAST WINDOW/ WAS DEDICATED/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ OLD BEDFORDIANS/ WHO DIED IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE YEARS/ 1898 - 1902
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
East India Company Campaigns (1757-1858)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boxer Rebellion (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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Bedford School
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II
What is the listing reference?
1321037
Please include any additional listing information here
The whole chapel, designed by George Frederick Bodley, is Grade II listed.
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Those commemorated are listed on IWM 101167.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
24 July 1909
References
References
For Remembrance and in Honour of Those Who Lost Their Lives in the South African War 1899-1902 by Gildea, James 3 Published:Eyre and Spottiswoode 1911 London
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
137822
Bedford School Chapel Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Bedford School Chapel Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Andrew Tatham
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Tatham
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Tatham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
152694
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
windowa.jpg
Media Image Height
1024
Media Image Width
685
Media ID
137910
Bedford School Chapel Window dedicatory board
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Bedford School Chapel Window dedicatory board
Copyright Statement
Copyright Clive Farmer
Who is it credited to?
Clive Farmer
Date Taken
21/9/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Farmer
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
152792
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc05426.jpg
Media Image Height
1776
Media Image Width
1550
Media ID
156251
wooden plaque of names
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1163
Media Image Width
768
Media ID
156253
stained glass window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1152
Media Image Width
768