Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Four light stained glass window with dedicatory below. The window depicts 4 saints above four scenes of Christian battle and heroism.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Close
Town
Henbury
District
Bristol
County
Avon
Country
England
Postcode
BS10 7QF
OS map ref
ST 56323 78788

Sub-Lieutenant Francis Harvey Harford Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
The above window was erected/ to the Glory of God and in memory of/ FRANCIS HARVEY HARFORD/ second son of Wm. H. HARFORD late of Lawrence Weston/ in this Parish sub-lieutenant Xth Royal Hussars/ who during the late campaign in Afghanistan was/ drowned in a night march on the 31st of March 1879/ together with forty five comrades in crossing the/ Cabul River. Aged 21 years./ LORD SAVE US
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1842 and 1878-1880)
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?
Forenames, surname, rank, unit and details of death
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
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
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
98910
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
14 May 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
108919
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
bristol_st_mary_henbury_sub-lt._francis_harvey_harford_d._afghanistan_1879_1_cant_see_on_site_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2864
Media Image Width
2266
Media ID
98911
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
14 May 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
108921
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
bristol_st_mary_henbury_sub-lt._francis_harvey_harford_d._afghanistan_1879_2_cant_see_on_site.jpg
Media Image Height
2379
Media Image Width
3511