Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window composed of two pointed lights. The left light depicts Christ the King holding a chalice and a kneeling St George at his feet. The right light depicts Christ with a halo and four schoolboys around Him. One boy is in football kit, one in cricket, one is a chorister holding a processional cross, and the last holding a prayer book. The inscription runs along the bottom of both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Ronan's School Chapel
Street
Water Lane
Town
Hawkhurst
District
Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
TN18 5DJ
OS map ref
TQ 77780 30800

Brigadier General R N Bray Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: To the Glory of GOD and in loving memory of/ the Father of two St Ronan's boys Brig. Gen./ ROBERT NAPIER BRAY C.M.G., D.S.O. The Duke/ of Wellington's Regt. who was numbered amongst/ those who, at the call of King and Country, left all/

Right light: that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced/ dangers, and finally passed out of the sight of/ men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice,/ giving up their own lives that others might/ live in freedom. 23rd October 1921. Aged 48.
War
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?
surname, rank,year died, regiment, forename, age of death, relationships, decorations
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
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
111916
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Saint Ronan's School
Who is it credited to?
29/03/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Saint Ronan's School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
123530
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
bray_stained_glass_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2000
Media Image Width
1500