Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with figures depicted in the light. Window depicts the announcement to the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Three Kings
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Images added
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) of St James Park, Wellington Barracks
Street
Birdcage Walk
Town
Westminster
District
City Of Westminster
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW1E 6HQ
OS map ref
TQ 29521 79583
Other Details
West end of Chapel, south side 1st window
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Hon R C Neville and Hon H A Neville Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
IN MEMORY OF THE HON. RICHARD CORNWALLIS NEVILLE, WHO SERVED IN THE GRENADIER GUARDS FROM 2ND JUNE, 1837, TILL 2ND SEPTEMBER, 1842; THE HON. HENRY ALDWORTH NEVILLE, WHO JOINED THE GRENADIER GUARDS ON 3RD SEPTMBER, 1842, AND SERVED IN THE CAMPAIGN OF THE CRIMEA, TILL HE WAS KILLED AT INKERMAN ON 5TH NOVEMBER, 1854
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Crimean War (1853-1856)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, surname, date of death, regiment, place of death, forenames, manner of death, relationships
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, surname, regiment,forename,relationships,occupation
Please include any additional information here
This part is NOT a valid memorial
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
THE GUARDS CHAPEL
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
NOVEMBER 1963: REDEDICATION OF CHAPEL
1962: REBUILDING OF CHAPEL STARTED & WAS DESIGNED TO INCLUDE THE STAINED GLASS RECOVERED IN 1940
18 JUNE 1944: CHAPEL WAS DESTROYED BY A FLYING BOMB
1940: MEMORIAL WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE BLOWN OUT BY A (NEAR MISS) BOMB, BUT MOST OF THE GLASS WAS RECOVERED
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
PAMP: DOUGLAS, MAJOR A.G. "THE GUARDS CHAPEL" (GUIDE BOOK POST 1982) CLARK CONSTABLE, EDINBURGH & LONDON PAGES 4, 6, 10 & BACK COVER (ILLUSTRATION)
Supervisor comments
THE WINDOW WAS GIVEN BY THEIR BROTHER CHARLES CORNWALLIS, FIFTH BARON BRAYBROOKE
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Clayton and Bell
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
George Tinworth
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
References
References
THE GUARDS' CHAPEL by WILKINSON, N 161 Source: Image Library IWM PRINTED BOOKS Published:THE CHISWICK PRESS LTD 1938 NEW SOUTHGATE, LONDON, N11
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
118930
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
4 August 2021
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
131198
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
iwm48489.jpg
Media Image Height
3317
Media Image Width
2559
Media ID
118931
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
4 August 2021
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
131199
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
iwm48489a.jpg
Media Image Height
2560
Media Image Width
1920