Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two-light stained glass window, the left light has the crest and motto of the Boys' Brigade ("Sure & Steadfast'), above a depiction of the Agnus Dei (symbol of the Risen Jesus); the right light has the Royal Navy flag (Blue Ensign) above a pelican feeding its young (symbolising Jesus feeding his followers at the Eucharist). Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Dedication details and Grade II* listing etc data and refs added, and description re flags and emblems amended. JK 20/10/2023 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Mary Magdalene Church Street Market Place Town Hucknall District Ashfield County Nottinghamshire Country England Postcode NG15 7AZ OS map ref SK 53349 49385 Other Details On the north wall of the Memorial/Lady Chapel. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Hucknall Company of the Boys Brigade WW1 Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Dedicated to the Glory of God by the Hucknall Company of the Boys' Brigade in memory pf their Fallen Comrades./ A.D. 1920 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? No Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church of England. What is the memorial's maintenance history? 12/10/1988: The Church was Grade II* Listed (List Entry Number 1217611). 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 Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II* What is the listing reference? 1217611 History Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Alexander Gascoyne of Nottingham What role did they have in the making? Makers Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 6 June 1920 Who was present? The Bishop of Southwell dedicated the window and Chapel. References References "A Short Guide to the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hucknall" Pp 17-18 Nottingham Journal, Monday 7th June 1920 (page 2) reported: 'A RESTORED CHAPEL. Hucknall Church’s Beautiful Memorial. Various memorials have been placed in places of worship in Hucknall to the memory of fallen men connected with those particular denominations, but the largest scheme to date is the restoration of the ancient Chantry Chapel on the north side of the chancel of the Hucknall Parish Church, where are recorded in alabaster the names of all men - some - 260 - from this parish who made the great sacrifice. In the midst of this roll of honour a triptych is set, with a cross and crown on either side. Gifts of Windows, The memorial chapel is separated from the main body of the church by oak screens, and the three windows are the gifts respectively of the Boys' Brigade, Mr. E. Bostock, the verger, and Canon Barber, vicar. In addition there are special panels provided by parents giving additional particulars of their sons' heroism. The whole forms a beautiful memorial in a renowned church, and a panel on the outer wall of the chapel records its purpose. So far, over £1,000 has been raised by voluntary gifts, and about £400 was required before yesterday’s services. Bishop’s Sermon. There was not a vacant seat in the historic church at the dedication service yesterday, when the Bishop of Southwell preached the sermon on "God is love." He showed that whilst the war had shattered the faith of many people by taking from them their sons, he reminded them that the innocent Christ suffered even more agony in order that a people who had rebelled might be brought to that former state of unity with God. Afterwards the Bishop, clergy and churchwardens proceeded to the lady chapel, where the dedicatory sentences were uttered by Dr. Hoskyns, who also consecrated the role [sic] of honour. After the devotions in the church a procession was made the Market-place, where a short service was held, and an address was given by Colonel Goodman, of the Sherwood Foresters, the proceedings terminating with the Last Post and grace by the Bishop',. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001897/19200607/048/0002 Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project: windows; 'The windows in the Lady Chapel were produced by Alexander Gascoyne of Nottingham who had trained with Kempe'. This window was 'given in 1920 by the Hucknall Company of the Boys Brigade in memory of their fallen comrades and shows Agnus Dei, symbol of the Risen Jesus, and the Pelican feeding its young, a symbol of Jesus feeding his people in the Eucharist'. https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/hucknall-st-mary/hglass.php Historic England's record of the Grade II* Listing of St Mary's Church; 'Lady Chapel, rebuilt 1888, 2 bays, has to north 2 buttresses and 2 double lancets, C14, with intersecting tracery. East end has a similar triple lancet and tablet, 1919, referring to redesignation as Memorial Chapel'; 'Lady Chapel has inscribed traceried wooden screen. North side has 2 stained glass windows, 1919, by Gascoigne, and east end has a similar window'. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1217611?section=official-list-entry Hucknall St Mary's Church website: states of this Alexander Gascoyne window in the Chapel: 'A post World War I memorial window given by the Boys Brigade in memory of former members lost in the war'. http://hucknallparishchurch.org.uk/hucknall-heritage/