Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
In the centre of the memorial entrance hall is arranged the main staircase facing the apsidal recess in which is the women's memorial, symbolic of 'Patriotism recording Sacrifice'. Three stained glass windows represent St George, Faith and Charity. At the foot of the two female figures are crowned roundels with profiles of Queen Mary and king George V.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Royal Star and Garter Home
Street
Richmond Hill
Town
Richmond
Country
Postcode
TW10 6RR
OS map ref
TQ 184 738
Other Details
Upper ground floor: memorial apse off Main Hall.

Patriotism Recording Sacrifice Windows Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(Unknown)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
Aug. 2013: the residents were moved to Surbiton and the future of the building is uncertain.
c1924: the windows were erected.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Photos from internet.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
John Dudley Forsyth
What role did they have in the making?
References
References
Local Publication/Booklet Vol. LVII No.338 (Jan. 1925) 'The Architectural Review': description of Star and Garter Home including windows.
Flickr 3607372638;3606552567;3607371750 http://www.flickr.com/photo/barbara-h/