Memorial

Cheltenham And Gloucester College - WW1

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College Chapel., Cheltenham and Gloucester College, Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 0BS, England

SO 9466720385

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 20617
Description: WALL MOUNTED BRONZE PLAQUE WITH ASSOCIATED STAINED GLASS WINDOW. NAMES IN RELIEF IN THREE COLUMNS. NAMES ARE LISTED BY THE DATES OF ATTENDANCE AT THE SCHOOL. SCHOOL COAT OF ARMS CARVED AT TOP CENTRE SURROUNDED BY LAUREL WREATH AND TOPPED BY PLUMED HELMET. LARGE STAINED GLASS OF MANY LIGHTS. CENTRAL LIGHTS DEPICT JESUS AND APOSTLES.
Inscription: THE EAST WINDOW WAS ERECTED IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE STUDENTS/ OF THIS COLLEGE WHO PASSED FROM/ THE SIGHT OF MEN BY THE PATH OF DUTY/ AND SELF-SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ "LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND - WE FOR ENGLAND DIED"

Plaque

Height: C 1000MM

Width: C 500MM

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good