PMI Victorian History Library

Australia’s war memorial stained glass, which stretches across more than a century from the Boer War to Vietnam, holds a rich artistic, technological and architectural history. While stone soldiers were erected in suburbs and country towns across the country, churches, schools and civic buildings installed stained glass to remember those who fought for God, King and Empire. Despite artistic excellence many windows largely unknown, forgotten or in danger through continuing church closures. This short talk, followed by the documentary Let the Light Shine, aims to reveal the diversity of commemorations in glass – from grand multi-lights to modest lancets - all of which increase our awareness, enjoyment and knowledge of Australian art, history and society.