Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light stained glass window, each split vertically to form four panels, with four glazed mouchettes in the tracery at the head of the flat arch. The two upper panels contain abstract scenes of the landscape and sky, with a white dove of peace at the top left. The two lower panels contain an image of evacuee children during the Second World War, a girl at the left, a boy to the right. The inscription is in upright capital lettering within a frieze across the foot of the lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Main Rd
Town
Sudbury
District
Derbyshire Dales
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
DE6 5HS
OS map ref
SK 157 321
Other Details
In the South wall of the chancel, at the East end.
Next to Sudbury Hall Estate, a National Trust Property.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Manchester Evacuees Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
I WAS A STRANGER/ AND YOU TOOK ME IN
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War - civilians
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
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
December 2005: The Registered Historic Park and Garden, which includes the church, was added to the Sudbury Conservation Area.

13 September 1967: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1273942

The church is listed on the Derbyshire Historic Environment Record (formerly the Derbyshire Sites and Monuments Record) number HER 26601.

The church lies within the grounds of Sudbury Hall, a National Trust Property listed in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
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?
c1300mm
How wide is the component?
1150mm
How deep is the component?
-
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
The window was commissioned by a small group of surviving evacuees.
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
The evacuees were children from St Thomas's School, Ardwick, Manchester.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Michael Stokes
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
3 June 2001
Who was present?
Bishop of Derby
References
References
Leaflet March 2010 All Saints Parish Church leaflet contains details of the window.
Flickr Photographs of All Saints Church, including three of this window. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24481894@N08/sets/72157608455673432/detail/
Other website http://www.allsaints-sudbury.co.uk/