Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? A single light stained glass lancet window depicting an airman in flying clothes, standing on the ground looking up at an RAF Halifax bomber, the sky lit by a radiant cross and burning buildings in the background. The inscription is in upright decorative capital lettering, the upper one on two scroll panels and the lower one in a frieze across the foot of the window with an RAF badge superimposed at the left. Two makersâ marks read 'J. G. NICHOLLS (1935)Ltd. SEEL STREET. LIVERPOOL.' and 'W. ENGLISH. Del. 1946.' Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name RAF Museum London Street Grahame Park Way Town Hendon District Barnet County Greater London Country England Postcode NW9 5LL OS map ref TQ 22020 90320 Other Details In the Bomber Hall Sergeant S McGlory Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? No Building Name St Simon and St Jude Church Street Anfield Road Town Anfield District Liverpool County Merseyside Country England Postcode L4 0SU OS map ref SJ 36516 93004 If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why Church Deconsecrated Church demolished 1983 Simonsfield Residential Home on the site Sergeant S McGlory Location What year was it moved? 1984 Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Upper left panel: I WILL LEAD THEM IN/ PATHS THAT THEY/ HAVE NOT KNOWN: Upper right panel: I WILL MAKE/ DARKNESS LIGHT/ BEFORE THEM./ ISIAH 42. PART OF VERSE 16. Lower right: TO THE MEMORY OF/ SGT. ENG. STANLEY MCGLORY R.A.F./ PATHFINDERS AGED 20 YEARS/ MISSING 24th. MAY 1943, BELOVED/ ONLY CHILD OF F & G. MCGLORY. War How many names are listed in total? 1 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) 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? surname,rank,year died,regiment,forename,manner of death,age of death,relationships Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? RAF Museum 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? c 2700mm How wide is the component? c 900mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No War Memorials Online Reference number 263323 History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Additional Notes Supervisor comments Presented to the museum by Rev Malcolm Dean. Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial J G NICHOLS LTD What role did they have in the making? Builder Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial HARCOURT M DOYLE What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Faculty Granted When did it take place? 30 Jan. 1946 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References DICTIONARY OF BRITISH ART VOLUME V BRITISH ARTISTS 1880-1940 by JOHNSON, J 154 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB 1994 WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK LIGHT PERPETUAL: AVIATORS' MEMORIAL WINDOWS by BEATY, DAVID 92 and plate 29 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:AIRLIFE PUBLISHING LTD 1995 101 LONGDEN ROAD, SHREWSBURY SY3 9EB Liverpool Echo 30 Jan. 1946 Faculty granted. Photo of design. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 203611 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1713 Media Image Width 536 Media ID 203612 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1965 Media Image Width 580 Media ID 203614 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 225 Media Image Width 536
Media ID 203611 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1713 Media Image Width 536
Media ID 203612 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1965 Media Image Width 580
Media ID 203614 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Sergeant S McGlory What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 225 Media Image Width 536