Memorial Window

This window in Bradford Cathedral is a memorial to the 6th Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment, and it was created by Archibald J Davis of Bromsgrove in 1921.

The central panel has the figure of a mortally wounded soldier on the battlefield, with the crucifiction of Jesus Christ above him. Below the soldier is the badge of his battalion, between two graves of other soldiers.

The large panel either side of this shows the history of the 6th Battalion, with details of the various battles that they had been involved in.

The upper panes show the saints and other symbols of the many countries that fought with Britain in the first world war.

I've been moved in recent days by the various photos posted for the ANZAC memorial day - I thought this appropriate to complement those.

Ian

[gloria jones]

A wonderful tribute presented in these lovely stained glass windows...nicely captured

[Graham Thresher]

Fantastic shot and information.

[Judith Johnson]

Beautifully captured

[Dianne]

Gorgeous stained glass and thank you for the explanation too.

[Pyrrhula]

A very beautiful window greatly captured . Fav.

[Lynne Hart]

Beautiful, love stained glass windows. Fav

[essiesue]

Beautiful stained glass windows and very well photographed. Thank you for the included information .

[Dawn]

Beautiful stained glass window and thank you for the information pertaining to it a fav

[Nicole]

Beautiful stain glass!

[Fisher Family]

@seattlite @thresheg @busylady @dide @pyrrhula @lhart @essiesue @dawnee @nicoleterheide

Wow, I'm thrilled to find that this shot made it to the popular page - thank you for all your comments and favs that got it there!

Sorry I've missed seeing your photos over the last couple of days - I've been in an internet free zone at my mum's house after she had a hospital outpatient's appointment on Thursday. I will be catching up with you all quite soon.

Ian