Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Large stained glass window of five main lights with additional tracery lights above & small rose at top.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Photos added
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Leicester Cathedral
Street
Peacock Lane
Town
Leicester
District
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Postcode
LE1 5DE
OS map ref
SK 58480 04442
Other Details
St. George's Chapel,
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Leicestershire Regiment - WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
DEDICATED TO THE OFFICER/ WARRANT OFFICERS/ NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE/ LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919
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.
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?
c 10000 mm
How wide is the component?
c 5000 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR FRANCIS SPEAR RA
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1920
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
References
References
Explore Leicester Cathedral
Carter Postcard Collection
Leicester Mercury 12 November 2012 Press report on the seven Johnson brothers who served with the Leicestershire Regiment: four died, three unknown.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
106602
Full View
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Full View
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117533
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
leicester_cathedral_leicestershire_regiment_wwi_-_37627_1.jpg
Media Image Height
4788
Media Image Width
2301
Media ID
106603
Close View of Top
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Close View of Top
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117534
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
leicester_cathedral_leicestershire_regiment_wwi_-_37627_2.jpg
Media Image Height
2165
Media Image Width
3529
Media ID
106604
Close detail bottom
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Close detail bottom
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117535
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
leicester_cathedral_leicestershire_regiment_wwi_-_37627_3.jpg
Media Image Height
1685
Media Image Width
3980