Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window commorating the women who served in the Army in both World Wars
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Guildford Cathedral
Street
Stag Hill
Town
Guildford
District
Guildford
County
Surrey
Country
England
Postcode
GU2 7UP
OS map ref
SU 98484 50042
Other Details
South Aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Women In The Army Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
[Badges on window]
Window Date Lights Firm Designer Subjects Memorial Source
SA5 1961 2(upper) Moira Forsyth Badge Archivist's list
SA5 1994 Lt.middle Susan Arthur Badge:ATS Archivist's list
SA5 1961 Rt.middle Moira Forsyth Badge:WRAC Archivist's list
SA5 1994 2(bottom) Susan Arthur Badges:WAAC/QARANC Archivist's list
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?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
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?
No
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?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
In 1957 members of the WRAC presented a cheque for £2,537 to th Provost for a large window in the nave, two small windows below it and a statue representing Faith.
Presented by Ptes. Ann Braidwood and Betty Birtles.
Not clear whether refers to these windows.
References
References
Church Stained Glass Windows
recorded by Robert Eberhard - updated January 2020 https://www.stainedglassrecords.org/Ch.asp?ChId=31855&PP=1&pf=0
Stained Glass Windows at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Guildford, Surrey
West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 15 March 1956
The Women's Royal Army Corps is to raise £1,000 for the provision of a window in the nave of Guildford's new cathedral.
West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 13 June 1957
Cheque presented to Provost by WRAC
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
95220
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16 June 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104740
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
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Media Filename
55847_brian_mawdsley_16_june_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
980
Media Image Width
374
Media ID
110170
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Copyright Statement
Copyright Philip Pratley
Who is it credited to?
Philip Pratley
Date Taken
26/02/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Philip Pratley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
121568
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
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Media Filename
1-55847b.jpg
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
2268
Media ID
110171
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Copyright Statement
Copyright Philip Pratley
Who is it credited to?
Philip Pratley
Date Taken
26/02/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Philip Pratley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
121569
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2-55847a.jpg
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
2268
Media ID
110172
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window commemorating Women in the Army
Copyright Statement
Copyright Philip Pratley
Who is it credited to?
Philip Pratley
Date Taken
26/02/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Philip Pratley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
121570
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3-55847c.jpg
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
2268