Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window with six light tracery windows above. The centre light depicts St Nicholas, patron saint of mariners, holding a sailing ship. The left-hand light depicts the badge of the Royal Navy surmounted by a scroll bearing the inscription, Brest 1794, whilst a panel below carries details of the presentation of the window. The right-hand light depicts as figure-head style representation of Queen Charlotte, surmounted by a scroll bearing the inscription, Algiers 1816, whilst a panel below carries the dedication.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John's Church
Street
Liverpool Road
Town
Ainsdale
District
Sefton
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Postcode
PR8 3NQ
OS map ref
SD 31666 11883
Other Details
On the North wall of the church
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St John's Ainsdale - HMS Queen Charlotte Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: Presented by the Captain, Officers,/ WRNS and Ships Company of/ HMS "Queen Charlotte",
Right light: To commemorate their stay in Ainsdale/ 1941-1946 & in appreciation of the service/ of their Chaplain, the Vicar of this Parish.
In the upper lights: These Men see the Works of the Lord and His Wonders in the Deep.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
128364
The window
Priority
0
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
141877
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_john_ainsdale_hms_charlotte_-_1.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1278
Media ID
128365
Left-hand light
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Left-hand light
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
141878
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_john_ainsdale_hms_charlotte_-_2.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
750