Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Decorative stained glass window depicting a winged angel holding a laurel wreath out to a soldier. The two figures are surrounded by doves.
The border around the depiction houses regimental badges, the Royal Coat of Arms and possibly ? the town's Coat of Arms. At the base of the window are three inscription areas.
Adjacent to the window, is an associated explanatory engraved brass plaque attached to a wall mounted wooden backboard.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference and address updated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
High Wycombe Guildhall
Street
High Street
Town
High Wycombe
District
Wycombe
County
Buckinghamshire
Country
England
Postcode
HP11 2AG
OS map ref
SU 86520 93020
Other Details
Corner of High Street and Paul's Row,

High Wycombe Guildhall - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window : DIEU ET MON DROIT / WELCOME HOME - WELL DONE / INDUSTRIA DITAT / IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE PATRIOTIC SERVICES / OF THE FIVE THOUSAND MEN OF WYCOMBE WHO FOUGHT / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1918 AND WERE SPARED TO RETURN

Associated plaque : THIS WINDOW WAS PRESENTED BY / C.W. RAFFETY J.P. / HONORARY FREEMAN OF THE BOROUGH / ON HIS 83RD. BIRTHDAY / AND WAS UNVEILED BY / THE MAYORESS OF HIGH WYCOMBE / MRS. JOHN GIBSON / ON MONDAY 26TH. FEBRUARY 1923
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
Please include any additional information here
No names recorded on memorial.
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?
Good
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?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
The window was presented by C.W. Raffety JP
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
26/02/1923
Who was present?
Mayoress of High Wycombe - Mrs. John Gibson;