Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Dedicatory inscription, black lettering on gold coloured tile background.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Building location checked and updated only. I have not confirmed the memorial is still in situ. December 2021 SF
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St George's Garrison Church (Ruin)
Street
Grand Depot Road (A205)
Town
Woolwich
District
Country
Postcode
SE18 6XJ
OS map ref
TQ 43338 78285

Royal Regiment of Artillery - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Above panels: THE ORIGINALS OF THESE WINDOWS WERE DESTROYED ON 16 FEBRUARY 1918/ THE PRESENT WINDOWS WERE UNVEILED ON 2 MARCH 1919/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SERVICES OF THEIR CORPS DURING THE GREAT WARS WITH FRANCE FROM 1808 TO 1815/ AND WITH RUSSIA IN 1854 & 1855 THESE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN DEDICATED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.
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
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
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?
13 July 1944: The church was destroyed by enemy bombing. Windows have been destroyed however the dedicatory inscription partially survives.
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
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?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II
History
References
References
Woolwich Garrison Church Trust:- www.stgeorgeswoolwich.org - accessed 10 December 2021
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
119917
Image
Inscription
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Inscription
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
23/08/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
132328
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
69438_brian_mawdsley_23_august_2021.jpg
Media Image Height
1900
Media Image Width
4391