Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window of six lights. The upper three depict the three Holy Women at the Sepulchre after the Resurrection, while the three lower lights depict the Navity, Shepherds, and Magi. Below is a dedicatory brass plaque set on marble: lettering is engraved in black italics surrounded by an engraved, black, floral border..
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Epsom College Chapel
Street
College Road
Town
Epsom
District
Epsom And Ewell
County
Surrey
Country
England
Postcode
KT17 4HY
OS map ref
TQ 22247 60054
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Epsom College - Boer War Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On top stained glass window: "HE IS NOT HERE, HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID."
Lower stained glass window: " UNTO YOU IS BORN A SAVIOUR WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD."
Plaque: THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE OLD EPSOMIANS/ WHO DIED IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899 - 1902/ (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
10
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
10
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, Initials
How is this information ordered?
surname
Please include any additional information here
Two names - Messrs Kimber and Mott - also appear on the House memorial (IWM 76787).
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Epsom College
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?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
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
The Wilson House memorial at the school (IWM 76787) appears to carry the name of H K Pope as a Boer war casualty but he is not recorded here.
Supervisor comments
Designed by Mr F. A. Oldaker and Old Epsomian, and the brass plate by his son.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr F A Oldaker
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
01 July 1903
Who was present?
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL MP
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
43406
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Clive Gilbert
Who is it credited to?
Clive Gilbert
Date Taken
2008
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Gilbert
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47696
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
epsom_college_boer_war_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3857
Media Image Width
2686
Media ID
43407
Plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Clive Gilbert
Who is it credited to?
Clive Gilbert
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Gilbert
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
47697
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
epsom_college_boer_war_plaque.jpg
Media Image Height
1144
Media Image Width
1890