Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Restoration of the 13th Century 'Five Sisters Window', which is a five light stained glass window, completed. The window was re-leaded, cleaned and re-fixed throughout. Dedicatory inscription placed below the window. The names panels, which are also part of this overall scheme, is our reference 30649. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Image re-loaded to correct orientation 10/08/2020 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name York Minster Street Deangate Town York District York County North Yorkshire Country England Postcode YO1 7JA OS map ref SE 60331 52179 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Women of The Empire - WW1 Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE WOMEN OF/ THE EMPIRE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE EUROPEAN/ WAR OF 1914- 1918 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 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 1916: The window was removed due to the threat of Zepplin raids. The memorial committee was charged with restoring and replacing the window in memory of women's sacrifices during the First World War. Components Component 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 History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? other Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Memorial Cost Additional information related to cost or sponsorship Cost was met by subscriptions from c32,000 women, including Princess Mary. Additional Notes Supervisor comments When the memorial was unveiled, similar services were held on the same day in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Tasmania. Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 24 June 1925 Who was present? Duchess of York Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 24 June 1925 Who was present? Archbishop of York References References AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN: BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 157 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1988 YORK Our website 30649 http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.30649/fromUkniwmSearch/1 Imperial War Museum, Department of Documents and Sound EN1/1/ROL/005 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1020001978 Imperial War Museum, Department of Documents and Sound EN1/1/ROL/001 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1020001974 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 42528 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Restored Window Copyright Statement Copyright John Scurr Who is it credited to? John Scurr Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? John Scurr What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 108073 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 30648_women_of_the_empire_-_ww1_restored_window_-_copyright_john_e_scurr.jpg Media Image Height 4148 Media Image Width 3111 Media ID 42529 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Dedication Copyright Statement Copyright John Scurr Who is it credited to? John Scurr Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? John Scurr What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 46746 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename dedication_1.jpg Media Image Height 1657 Media Image Width 3209
Media ID 42528 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Restored Window Copyright Statement Copyright John Scurr Who is it credited to? John Scurr Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? John Scurr What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 108073 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 30648_women_of_the_empire_-_ww1_restored_window_-_copyright_john_e_scurr.jpg Media Image Height 4148 Media Image Width 3111
Media ID 42529 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Dedication Copyright Statement Copyright John Scurr Who is it credited to? John Scurr Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? John Scurr What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 46746 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename dedication_1.jpg Media Image Height 1657 Media Image Width 3209