The War Memorial Chapel was designed by Arthur Blomfield and consecrated by the Bishop of Peterborough in 1923. The Roll of Honour tablets in the ambulatory were designed by Old Oundelian Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis, the architect of Portmeirion. The Chapel contains some of the most important and influential stained glass in the country.
The ambulatory windows by Hugh Easton depicting the Seven Ages of Man were installed in 1948, and the apse windows were designed by John Piper and made by Patrick Reyntiens showing the Son of God in nine roles. They were dedicated by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1956.
To celebrate the Millennium, the School commissioned Mark Angus to create a new series of thirty-six stained-glass windows for the nave illustrating Old and New Testament themes. In 1984 the School commissioned a three manual, thirty-five stop mechanical action organ from Frobenius of Denmark.
Chapel not only offers an opportunity for authentic Christian worship, but also a chance for all pupils to experience a period of peace and reflection amid a sometimes frantic school life.
Alex (Ldr, U6)
