Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting the Imperial (later Commonwealth) War Graves Commission Cross of Sacrifice with poppies at the base and inscription within a scroll below.
Around cross is a cusp arched border decorated with medals and medal ribbons (left to right): Territorial Force War Medal, Civil Defence Medal, Queens Medal, Operational Service Medal Afghanistan, 1939-45 Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Defence Medal, 1939-45 Allied Prisoner of War Medal. A Halifax Bomber is depicted at the top of the arch border.
Clear glass surrounds and window is the centre light of three.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.......09/11/21, checked and approved, JH.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Anne's Church
Street
Letchworth Road, Western Park
Town
Leicester
District
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Postcode
LE3 6FL
OS map ref
SK 56320 04498
Other Details
Corner of Westfield Road,
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Anne's Church - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window : WE WILL REMEMBER
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
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
How many names are listed in total?
0
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
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
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
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
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Afghanistan (2001-2014)
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?
St. Anne's 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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
840 mm
How wide is the component?
330 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£4500
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Local parishioner Doreen Butterworth inspired the erection of the window. She lost her husband during the Second World War and wished to have a memorial in St Anne's Church. The Halifax Bomber is a reference to her husband, who flew the plane.

The window features the initials of the artist, Claire Williamson, and her partner 'JW', who died before the window was completed.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Claire Williamson
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?
2 June 2011
Who was present?
Bishop Suffragan of Leicester
References
References
Address given at unveiling ceremony.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
87885
St Anne's Church, Leicester - Stained Glass Windows
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St Anne's Church, Leicester - Stained Glass Windows
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
16/03/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley (uploaded by Martin Briscoe)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96598
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
63311_brian_mawdsley_16_march_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
4897
Media Image Width
1996