Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows flanking the WW1 window. Inscription at the base of each window and regimental crest at the top.

Book of Remembrance in glazed case set into wall below window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Armoury House
Street
City Rd
Town
Finsbury
District
Islington
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
EC1Y 2BQ
OS map ref
TQ 32781 82195
Other Details
On central staircase, half-way up to first floor

Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
1939/ 1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
800
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
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,regiment,place of death,manner of death,additional
How is this information ordered?
regiment,rank,place of death,surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY
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?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Book
What condition is this component in?
Good
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
PROG: COPY OF UNVEILING PROGRAMME IN THE FILE.

PROG: UV PROG HELD IN PRINTED BOOKS, ACCESSION NUMBER: K O1 / 722
Supervisor comments
Names, as inscr in Book of Remembrance, are listed at back of unveiling ceremony programme (copy on file). There is a similar Book of Remembrance in St Botolph's Church, Bishopsgate. SEE also 2820 for WW1 window.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
26th July 1952
Who was present?
FIELD MARSHAL LORD ALANBROOKE COL COMMANDANT
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
26th July 1952
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
CGK45
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
88756
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
7 April 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97566
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_finsbury_honourable_artillery_company_wwii_windows_1_39141_0.jpg
Media Image Height
4180
Media Image Width
1344
Media ID
88757
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
7 April 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97567
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
london_finsbury_honourable_artillery_company_wwii_windows_2_39141.jpg
Media Image Height
4047
Media Image Width
1368
Media ID
91832
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101022
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-london_finsbury_honourable_artillery_company_wwii_windows_2_39141.jpg
Media Image Height
1353
Media Image Width
1192
Media ID
91833
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Honourable Artillery Company Window WW2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/05/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
101023
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2-london_finsbury_honourable_artillery_company_wwii_windows_1_39141.jpg
Media Image Height
1397
Media Image Width
1219