What words are inscribed on the memorial?
The East window in this Church/ of St. John, Ainsdale, representing/"sunrise at Jerusalem on the first/ Easter Day" was inserted by/ relatives and friends, to the/ Glory of God and in Loving/ and Grateful Memory of/ (Names)/ 22nd April 1928.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, surname, manner, conflict, and date of death
How is this information ordered?
As above
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Does it have listed status?
No
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
The window was donated in memory of eight parishioners, two of whom were killed in the Great War.
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
The work was started in 1923 and the window depecting sunrise on the first Easter Day was donated in memory of eight parishioners. It was originally painted glass but by 1927 this was fading, so when Mrs Abrams left £200 to the church it was decided to remake the window.
Additional general notes on the memorial
THE CHURCH'S CENTENARY BOOKLET OF 1986 STATES: " IN 1923 THE SMALL WEST WINDOW WAS DONATED IN MEMORY OF MISS LOUISE TIBBATTS AND THE GLORIOUS EASTER WINDOW WAS DESIGNED BY THE VICAR HIMSELF. (THE REV. WILLIAM WEBSTER 1919-1937). THE WORK WAS STARTED IN 19
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Vicar Rev William Webster
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
May/1928
Memorial Image
Media ID
128383
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The window - with the tablet to the right
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
16/12/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
141899
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_john_ainsdale_east_window_-_2_1.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1119
Media ID
128384
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
16/12/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
141900
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_john_ainsdale_east_window_-_1.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1237
Media ID
128385
Image
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The tablet
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
16/12/2021
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
141901
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
st_john_ainsdale_east_window_tablet.jpeg
Media Image Height
854
Media Image Width
1280