Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A 12 panel, in three rows, stained glass window. The top row of four are emblematic panels: the remaining eight depict scenes of the war effort at home and abroad, including panels showing the fire-fighting (with St Paul's Cathedral in the background), rescue and ambulance services as well as essential industries and the work of the three fighting forces.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary with St George Church
Street
Cranley Gardens
Town
Hornsey
District
Haringey
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
N10 3AH
OS map ref
TQ 29346 89160
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Stationers' Company's School, Hornsey - WW2, Window Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Stationers' Company's School
Street
Mayfield Rd
Town
Hornsey
District
Haringey
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
N8
OS map ref
TQ 310 884
Other Details
In the school hall.
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
School closed Aug. 1963 and was demolished
What year was it moved?
1983
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Main inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF OLD BOYS OF THE SCHOOL WHO DIED AT HOME AND/ OVERSEAS IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945. THEY GAVE ALL WITH COURAGE/ PATIENCE AND FRIENDSHIP AND NOW REST FROM THEIR LABOUR
The top right window reads: VERBUM DOMINI MANET IN AETERNUM (Translation - The word of the Lord endureth for ever, the Stationers’ School motto.)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Funds raised by Stationers' Old Boys' Association.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
Funds raised by Stationers' Old Boys' Association.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A L Wilkinson
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
S E Gorski
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr J Dell
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Harold J Coates ARIBA
What role did they have in the making?
Architect
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
19 February 1950
Who was present?
Bishop of London
References
References
The Times 20 Feb. 1950 p.3 col.a
Barnet Press 4 Feb. 1950
A History of the Stationers' Company's School 1858-1983 by Baynes, Robert pp.136-7, 139,172 Published:Privately for the Worshipful Company pf Stationer and Newspaper Makers 1987
The Builder v.178 p.480 (14 April 1950) Alfred L Wilkinson and Harold J Coates were both Old Stationers
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
106905
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Dell and John Keane
Who is it credited to?
David Dell and John Keane
Date Taken
1997
Who took or provided this image?
David Dell and John Keane
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
117921
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
38986.jpg
Media Image Height
563
Media Image Width
400