Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two, single light stained glass windows with a dedicatory bronze plaque adjacent. In the left light is the figure of David flanked by columns within which are smaller figures representing faith, holy fear, hope and wisdom. In the right light is the figure of Timothy also flanked by columns with smaller figures within it representing Charity, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance. There is commemorative text running across both lights at the top and bottom. The plaque is wall-mounted and has a broad, floral black border and a Latin cross set against a laurel wreath at the top, centre. The commemoration runs above the names which are in three columns.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
25
Building Name
St. Matthew's Church
Street
Warwick Street
Town
Rugby
District
Rugby
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Postcode
CV21 3DN
OS map ref
SP 50140 75027
Other Details
The church closed for services in 2010: the memorial is in the East bay of the North aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Matthew's Church, Rugby - WW1, Oakfield School Windows Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque: THE ADJOINING WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO AS BOYS AT OAKFIELD SCHOOL BILTON ROAD WORSHIPPED/ IN THIS CHURCH AND GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)
Left light, top: IT IS GOD THAT GIRDETH ME WITH THE STRENGTH OF WAR
Right light, top: IF WE SUFFER WE SHALL ALSO REIGN WITH HIM
Left window, base: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THIAN THIS
Right window base: THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
War
How many names are listed in total?
42
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?
42
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, initials, rank, decorations
How is this information ordered?
Random
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
The Church is now de-commissioned. The congregation moved to St. Oswald's Church, Lawford Road, Rugby several years ago. The fate of the building & memorials are unknown as at June 10th 2016. The condition of the memorials has been reviewed, June 10th. 2016.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Bronze
Dimensions
How high is the component?
735 mm
How wide is the component?
983 mm
How deep is the component?
4 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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?
2160 mm
How wide is the component?
715 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: 'RUGBY ADVERTISER' 17-FEB-1920
PARISH MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 1920; MARCH 1920
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS JOHN HALL AND SONS
What role did they have in the making?
Builder
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
05th February 1920
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
16417
Plaque.
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Rob Palmer.
Who is it credited to?
Rob Palmer.
Who took or provided this image?
Rob Palmer.
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
18489
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
p1060149_0.jpg
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2304
Media ID
16418
Windows.
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Windows.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Rob Palmer.
Who is it credited to?
Rob Palmer.
Who took or provided this image?
Rob Palmer.
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
18490
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
p1060156.jpg
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2304