Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window illustrating the war effort in Pershore. The left hand light contains images of WW1 including a battlefield, soldiers marching off to war, nurses around a wounded soldier, the symbol of FANY, the countryside around Pershore, the Abbey, the River Avon, shire horses working, haymaking and harvest, the symbol of the WI, Commonwealth war graves and poppies. The right hand light contains images of WW2 including radar which was developed in the area, the symbols of the RAF, AFS and HMS Scimitar which was adopted by the people of Pershore, members of the Women's Land Army, the Dig for Victory slogan, the symbol of the Women's Land Army, soldiers marching to war, Commonwealth war graves, poppies and the symbol of the Royal British Legion. The middle light contains images of present day Pershore including the Abbey, the River Avon and wildlife, and present day agriculture. The tracery lights contain an image of a dove.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Photographs added 21/07/2026 SC
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Pershore Cemetery Chapel
Street
Defford Road
Town
Pershore
District
Country
Postcode
WR10 1NB
OS map ref
SO 93782 45362

Pershore WW1 Centenary Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand window: 1914-1918
Centre window: Lest we forget
Right hand window: 1939-1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
John Harris
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Norgrove Studios
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
November 2018
Who was present?
Mayor of Pershore Chris Parsons, Bishop of Worcester
References
References
Cemetery Chapel, Pershore, Worcestershire - Visit Stained Glass, www.visitstainedglass.uk/location/cemetery-chapel-pershore-worcestershire. Accessed 7 July 2026.
Spring 2019 | John Harris. harris-watercolours.co.uk/spring-2019.
Appeal, www.pershore-tc.gov.uk/. Accessed 7 July 2026.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
Stained glass window.
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
19/07/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2032
Media Image Width
1476
Image
WW1 light.
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
WW1 light
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
19/07/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2032
Media Image Width
1524
Image
Present day light.
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Present day light
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
19/07/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2032
Media Image Width
1524
Image
WW2 light.
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
WW2 light
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
19/07/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2032
Media Image Width
1524
Image
Tracery lights.
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Tracery lights
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
19/07/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1524
Media Image Width
2032