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Further Learning

Memorial leadlights hold a special place in both art and history. Across Australia and the world, these stained glass windows serve as powerful tributes to those who served in times of war. Each piece carries not only artistic beauty but also deep cultural and emotional significance—honouring sacrifice, preserving memory, and connecting communities through shared heritage. Through carefully crafted designs—ranging from symbolic motifs like poppies, doves, and rising suns, to personalised inscriptions of names—they provide a lasting reminder of courage, resilience, and hope for peace.

​By learning about memorial leadlights, we not only celebrate the artistry of glass but also honour the memories of those who gave their lives. These works remain an enduring bridge between past and present, inviting us to reflect, remember, and appreciate the role of glass in storytelling and commemoration.

​​Warning: WW1 - Raukkan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the webpage may contain images deceased persons.

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John Charlton Window

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Raukkan

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Papua New Guinea

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Veterans Memorial

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Mother's Window

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