Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
TWO STAINED GLASS WINDOWS WITH A FIGURE IN EACH OF THEM AND INSCRIPTION AT THE BASE

THE FIGURE OF KING ALFRED IS IN ONE WINDOW AND THE FIGURE OF ST ALBAN IS IN THE OTHER WINDOW
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
The Parish Church of St George
Street
St Georges Road
Town
Reading
District
Reading
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Postcode
RG30 2QN
OS map ref
SU 69036 73674
Other Details
On the North wall of the Church
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Royal Berkshire Regiment - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE SOLDIERS OF THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT / WHO FELL IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899 - 1902 AND WHOSE NAMES ARE RECORDED ON A MEMORIAL BRASS IN THIS CHURCH / PRESENTED BY MAJOR-GENERAL R STEWART A FORMER COMMANDING OFFICER
War
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
ST GEORGES PCC
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
3000mm
How wide is the component?
750mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Given by Major General Stewart and his wife, former Commanding Officer
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
ST ALBAN, A ROMAN SOLDIER MARTYR RELATES TO THE ORIGINS OF THE REGIMENT AS THE 49TH FOOT (HERFORDSHIRE). KING ALFRED IS CONNECTED WITH THE 66TH FOOT
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
24th July 1905
Who was present?
Mrs Benyon, wife of Mr J. H. Benyon, Lord-Lieutenant of the County
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
24th July 1905
Who was present?
Lord Bishop of Oxford, Dr Paget.
References
References
Reading Standard - Saturday 29 July 1905 Page 7
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENTAL WAR MEMORIAL.
UNVEILING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY AT ST. GEORGE'S.
(image of memorial)
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Memorial consists of the Brass Plaque and Stained Glass Window.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
187642
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Royal Berkshire Regiment
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2988
Media Image Width
1082
Media ID
187643
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Priority
20
What is the image's caption?
Royal Berkshire Regiment
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3510
Media Image Width
2550
Media ID
187651
Royal Berkshire Regiment - Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Royal Berkshire Regiment - Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2704
Media Image Width
1076
Media ID
187652
Royal Berkshire Regiment - Window
Priority
21
What is the image's caption?
Royal Berkshire Regiment - Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3510
Media Image Width
2550