Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window. A cross in gold occupies the central space. To the left is an inscription from Psalm 139 is engraved into 3 blue panels "in order of ascendancy, Daylight blue, Evening blue and Midnight blue, relating to our operational role." To the right of the cross is the Squadron Badge and the remaining part of the inscription painted in black. A broken Poppy wreath is spread across the two lights towards the base.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Trinity Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Elvington
District
Selby
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
YO41 4AD
OS map ref
SE 70113 47475
Other Details
The window is in the north side of the north aisle, just before the chancel arch
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

77 Squadron R.A.F. Memorial Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
YEA THE/ DARKNESS/ IS NO/ DARKNESS/ WITH THEE/ BUT THE/ NIGHT IS/ AS CLEAR/ AS THE/ DAY/ THE/ DARKNESS/ AND LIGHT/ TO THEE/ ARE BOTH ALIKE/ IN MEMORY/ OF NO 77 SQUADRON
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
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Case
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c1800mm
How wide is the component?
c300mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Memorial Cost
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£3500
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The basic design for the window was made by Ron Stewart, Hon Secretary of the 77 Squadron Association: Ann Sotheran produced the final design. Below the window, on a stone shelf, is a Roll of Honour, displayed in an oak and glass case, that contains 894 names: the pages are turned at Christmas, Easter, Battle of Britain Sunday and on Remembrance Sunday.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MISS ANN SOTHERAN
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
15th September 1996
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
80152
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
01/12/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
87933
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
30993_77_squadron_r._a._f._memorial_window_-_complete_p1180098.jpg
Media Image Height
4200
Media Image Width
2200
Media ID
80153
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - Squadron Badge
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - Squadron Badge
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
01/12/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
87934
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
30993_77_squadron_r._a._f._memorial_window_-_squadrion_badge_p1180099.jpg
Media Image Height
4650
Media Image Width
3100
Media ID
80154
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - inscription 1
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - inscription 1
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
01/12/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
87935
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
30993_77_squadron_r._a._f._memorial_window_-_inscription_1_p1180100.jpg
Media Image Height
3900
Media Image Width
3672
Media ID
80155
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - inscription 2
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F. Memorial Window - inscription 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
01/12/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
87936
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
30993_77_squadron_r._a._f._memorial_window_-_inscription_2_p1180102.jpg
Media Image Height
4600
Media Image Width
2600
Media ID
123710
77 Squadron R. A. F Memorial Window - Long shot
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F Memorial Window - Long shot
Who took or provided this image?
C Brogan
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
136595
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
scan_cbrogan_2021-10-11-14-19-54.jpg
Media Image Height
2340
Media Image Width
1654
Media ID
123745
77 Squadron R. A. F. - Long Shot showing Roll of Honour case below window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
77 Squadron R. A. F. - Long Shot showing Roll of Honour case below window
Who took or provided this image?
C Brogan
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
136637
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
scan_cbrogan_2021-10-11-14-16-02.jpg
Media Image Height
2340
Media Image Width
1654
Document(s)
Memorial Document
scan_cbrogan_2021-10-11-14-06-45_0.pdf (59.45 KB)
What is the document's caption?
Notes on memorial - 1
Who provided this document?
C Brogan
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Please provide any other relevant information not included in the caption
The lower section of the attached relates to this memorial and the notes are completed in Notes 2
What content type is this document?
Miscellaneous
Reference
136461
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
Off
scan_cbrogan_2021-10-11-14-19-27_0.pdf (439.05 KB)
What is the document's caption?
Notes on memorial - 2
Who provided this document?
C Brogan
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Please provide any other relevant information not included in the caption
The first page of the attached relates to another memorial (30998): the second page of notes relates to 30993
What content type is this document?
Miscellaneous
Reference
136596
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
Off
scan_cbrogan_2021-10-11-14-15-36.pdf (181.85 KB)
What is the document's caption?
Notes on memorial - 3 (Roll of Honour)
Who provided this document?
C Brogan
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
What content type is this document?
Miscellaneous
Reference
136636
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
Off