Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window. Left light contains a figure of Pegasus & right light has the inscription. Both lights incorporate decoratively shaped red glass with clear glass surrounds.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
High Street
Town
Somerby
District
Melton
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Postcode
LE14 2PZ
OS map ref
SK 77944 10485
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Airborne Forces Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light : (Figure of Pegasus)
Right light : Remember O God/ for good, all ranks/ of the Airborne Forces/ who gave their lives/ for their country/ 1969
Plaque : PRESENTED BY/ THE LEICESTER BRANCH/ PARACHUTE REGT. ASSOCIATION/ UNVEILED BY/ LIEUT. GENERAL SIR MERVYN BUTLER C.B. OBE DSO MC/ DEDICATED BY/ THE BISHOP OF LEICESTER JUNE 7TH 1969
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?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
3000 mm
How wide is the component?
2000 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Unknown
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: 'AVIATION IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND'
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
29 January 2000
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
07th June 1969
Who was present?
General Sir Mervyn Butler, CB, OBE, DSO, MC
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
07th June 1969
Who was present?
Bishop of Leicester
References
References
Aviation in Leicestershire and Rutland, p383
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
148506
Plaque
What is the image's caption?
Airborne Forces
Who is it credited to?
Brian Fare
Date Taken
11/09/2022
Who took or provided this image?
Briam Fare
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3635
Media Image Width
1816
Media ID
171559
Stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Airborne Forces Window
Copyright Statement
Orphan Works 37717
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Works 37717
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Works 37717
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1741
Media Image Width
1169