Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with dedicatory plaques and battle honours. Window depicts figures including St George and St Michael. Associated plaques below window. Trefoil shaped at top. Black and red lettering.

Regimental badges in relief at top plaques.

Two gun metal plates below window with the names of all the officers and men who died during the campaign - three officers and approximately seventy non-commissioned officers and men.

The laid up flags of the Regiment are on either side of the plaques
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Images of two plaques added 14/07/2020
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Norwich Cathedral
Street
The Close
Town
Norwich
District
North Norfolk
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Postcode
NR1 4DH
OS map ref
TG 23472 08913
Other Details
North Transcept - NTW2
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards - South African War - Window and Plaques Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
LEFT HAND PLAQUE:
THE ABOVE WINDOW IS DEDICATED/ BY THE 7TH (PRINCESS ROYAL'S)/ DRAGOON GUARDS/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF/ THEIR COMRADES WHO LOST THEIR/ LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899 - 1900 - 1901 - 1902

RIGHT HAND PLAQUE:
(NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
64
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?
64
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank,initials, surname, year died
How is this information ordered?
Officers first, then other ranks alphabetically by surname
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1130MM
How wide is the component?
440MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How wide is the component?
6ft long
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
Probably the largest tablets of their type ever made.
History
Sponsorship
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
The Regiment and Mr George Cawston of Manhor House, Cawston in memory of his son, Lieutenant Cecil Faulkner Cawston, 18th Princess of Wales' Hussars.
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Major-General A. S. Wynne also unveiled the Norfolk Regiment and Militia Battalions Norfolk Regiments during his visit.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs Clayton and Bell of Regent Street, London (Window)
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr Harold East of Norwich (Execution of the Brass)
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs C. Payne & Co., Redwell Street, Norwich (Gun-metal plates)
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs Colman, St Andrew's Hill, Norwich (Gun-metal plates)
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
17th November 1904
Who was present?
Major-General A. S. Wynne, C.B. commanding the Eastern District. (unveiling delayed awaiting the return of the regiment to the UK)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
17th November 1904
Who was present?
Chaplain-General (Bishop Taylor Smith)
References
References
The Stained Glass of Norwich's Anglican Cathedral http://www.norwich-heritage.co.uk/cathedrals/Anglican_Cathedral/home.html
7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards who fell in the South African War www.norwich-heritage.co.uk/cathedrals/Anglican_Cathedral/ntw2_general.html
Norwich Mercury - Saturday 01 November 1902
7th DRAGOON GUARDS' MEMORIAL IN NORWICH CATHEDRAL
Window about to be placed in the Cathedral.
Eastern Daily Press - Saturday 28 February 1903
IN NORWICH CATHEDRAL
THE "BLACK HORSE" MEMORIAL
LIST OF NAMES
Memorial still be planned
Eastern Daily Press - Saturday 27 June 1903
Design approved
Norfolk News - Saturday 19 November 1904
THE NORFOLK WAR MEMORIALS
UNVEILED ON THURSDAY.
IMPRESSIVE SCENES
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
94767
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104269
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902.jpg
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
542
Media ID
51005
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jeremy Bartlett
Who is it credited to?
Jeremy Bartlett
Date Taken
15/09/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Jeremy Bartlett
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
55769
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
d75_3002red.jpg
Media Image Height
1392
Media Image Width
2088
Media ID
51006
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window Plaques and laid up colours
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window Plaques and laid up colours
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jeremy Bartlett
Who is it credited to?
Jeremy Bartlett
Date Taken
15/09/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Jeremy Bartlett
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
55770
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
d75_3001red.jpg
Media Image Height
1392
Media Image Width
2088
Media ID
94768
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104270
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902.jpg
Media Image Height
375
Media Image Width
542
Media ID
94769
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104271
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902-001.jpg
Media Image Height
167
Media Image Width
347
Media ID
94770
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104272
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902-002.jpg
Media Image Height
241
Media Image Width
250
Media ID
94771
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104273
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902-003.jpg
Media Image Height
237
Media Image Width
250
Media ID
94772
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Priority
7
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/06/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104274
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-19945_brian_mawdsley_15_june_2020_by_clayton_bell_c.1902-004.jpg
Media Image Height
98
Media Image Width
542
Media ID
95856
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window and Plaques - left hand plaque
Priority
8
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window and Plaques - left hand plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
06/05/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
105438
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
19945_7th_dragoon_guards_-_south_african_war_window_and_plaques_-_left_hand_plaque_p1060857.jpg
Media Image Height
4600
Media Image Width
2300
Media ID
95857
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window and Plaques - right hand plaque
Priority
9
What is the image's caption?
7th Dragoon Guards - South African War Window and Plaques - right hand plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
06/05/2019
Media Description
Unfortunately the red initials mean that I can not tanscribe the names from this image.
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
105440
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
19945_7th_dragoon_guards_-_south_african_war_window_and_plaques_-_right_hand_plaque_p1060858.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
2500
Media ID
172372
Detail of names in right hand column of wall plaque
Priority
10
What is the image's caption?
Names detail
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
04/11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
640
Media Image Width
480
Media ID
172373
Stained glass window, with below the dedicatory plaque, plaque displaying names of the dead, and 2 laid up colours.
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Context
Copyright Statement
Julia Fuller
Who is it credited to?
Julia Fuller
Date Taken
04/11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Julia Fuller
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
640
Media Image Width
480