Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Altar and five-light stained and painted glass window. The window's 1st light depicts St George slaying the dragon. The 2nd light depicts the Virgin Mary, standing beside the Cross (beneath Jesus' right hand), looking up at him. The centre light depicts Christ crucified. The 4th light depicts St John the Evangelist, standing to the left of the Cross with his head bowed, and hands clasped in prayer. The 5th light depicts Joan of Arc in armour, her tabard and standard embroidered with fleurs-de-lys.; several of the smaller panes surrounding her figure depict flames. (Many of the smaller panes surrounding each figure depict symbolic emblems, e.g. grapevines, an eagle, the Gospel etc). The painted dedicatory inscription spans the foot of the window's five lights. [N.B. This record relates to the stained glass window and altar, unveiled on 18th February 1922. Details of the WW1 oak panel installed in the Chapel in early 1930, bearing the names of those who Fell, are in our separate record WMR/12462. (The final section of that panel's inscription mentions the window and altar)]. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Data/refs added re description of each of the window's 5 lights, plus Grade II Listing of the Chapel etc. Cross-ref also added re our separate record of the WW1 board. JK 8/10/2025 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Wimbledon College (Chapel) Street Edge Hill Town Wimbledon District Merton County Greater London Country England Postcode SW19 4NS OS map ref TQ 23733 70358 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Roman Catholic Wimbledon College WW1 (Window and Altar) Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? To the greater glory of GOD & in triumphant and loving memory of those who went/ to die for King and country in the Great War 1914 - 1918. On whose souls sweet Jesus have mercy. War How many names are listed in total? 0 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? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Wimbledon College. What is the memorial's maintenance history? 2/9/1988: Wimbledon College, including its Chapel, were Grade II listed (List Entry Number 1080922). 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 Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1080922 Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Altar What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stone Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1080922 War Memorials Online Reference number 196851 History Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 18 February 1922 Who was present? The window and altar were unveiled. References References Wimbledon College webpage 'Centenary of our Chapel Stained Glass Window'; states of it that: 'On the 18th February 1922 the War Memorial to those Old Boys of the College and the Army Department who had lost their lives in the First World War was unveiled with due ceremony in the Chapel. One can imagine the admiration of every face as they gazed at the beautiful stained glass window at the east end of the Chapel...' (The webpage includes 'an interactive exploration' of the window). https://www.wimbledoncollege.org.uk/page/?title=Centenary+of+our+Chapel+Stained+Glass+Window&pid=149 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1080922?section=official-list-entry Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 79837 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Wimbledon College Chapel Stained Glass WW1 window Copyright Statement Copyright James Potter Who is it credited to? James Potter Date Taken 11/07/2012 Who took or provided this image? James Potter What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 87548 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 12461_james_potter_18_november_2019.jpg Media Image Height 3588 Media Image Width 3100
Media ID 79837 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Wimbledon College Chapel Stained Glass WW1 window Copyright Statement Copyright James Potter Who is it credited to? James Potter Date Taken 11/07/2012 Who took or provided this image? James Potter What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 87548 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 12461_james_potter_18_november_2019.jpg Media Image Height 3588 Media Image Width 3100