Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three stained glass windows. Central window depicts winged figure of 'Peace', flanked by two smaller side windows depicting the figures of 'Manhood' and 'Motherhood', set within a venetian-window surround.

Book of Remembrance stands in front of window in glass and wood case.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Bethnal Green Public Library
Street
Bethnal Green Gardens
Town
Bethnal Green
District
Tower Hamlets
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
E2 0HL
OS map ref
TQ 35101 82641
Other Details
On the first floor, top of the stairs.

Borough Of Bethnal Green - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
/METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BETHNAL GREEN/WAR MEMORIAL/THIS WINDOW ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF/BETHNAL GREEN COMMEMORATES THE MEN AND WOMEN/OF THE BOROUGH WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE/GREAT WAR 1914-1918 AND WORLD WAR II 1939-1945/
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Please include any additional information here
Details of name list not known/partially known
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
No
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
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Case
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Book
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Paper
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Only a partial names list showing the first and last name on each page of the Book of Remembrance is held on file.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
17 March 1923
Who was present?
Bishop of London
References
References
Pevsner Architectural Guides by Pevsner, Nikolaus p562 Published:Oxford University Press Tower Hamlets
Listed Buildings Online http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-491805-bethnal-green-library-bethnal-green
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
83148
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Keith Hollick
Who is it credited to?
Keith Hollick
Date Taken
31 January 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Keith Hollick
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91378
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
img_3024.jpg
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
83109
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Keith Hollick
Who is it credited to?
Keith Hollick
Date Taken
31 January 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Keith Hollick
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
91326
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
mid_26519488.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
450
Media ID
136513
Priority
2
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Ayling
Who is it credited to?
David Ayling
Date Taken
Noviembre 2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Ayling
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
151120
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
18055a_david_ayling_nov_2019.jpg
Media Image Height
2503
Media Image Width
1877
Media ID
136514
Priority
3
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Ayling
Who is it credited to?
David Ayling
Date Taken
Noviembre 2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Ayling
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
151122
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
18055b_david_ayling_nov_2019.jpg
Media Image Height
1877
Media Image Width
2355