Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A four light window commemorating both the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and also the men and women of the town who gave their lives during WW2.

The window is made of white antique glass.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Correct the transcription, entered from a newspaper report, not the attached image
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Michael's Church
Street
High Street
Town
Sittingbourne
District
Swale
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
ME10 4PG
OS map ref
TQ 90940 63610
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Michaels Church - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
In commemoration the Coronation of/Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, /and in grateful memory of the men and women/ of this town who gave their lives/ for King and country during the second World War.
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
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr. M. C. Farrar Bell (well known designer of the Queen Elizabeth 2½d stamps)
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
29 September 1953
Who was present?
Chairman of Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District Council (Councillor W. Wyllie)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
29 September 1953
Who was present?
The Vicar (Rev. A. E. Black)
References
References
East Kent Gazette - Friday 02 October 1953 -MEMORIAL WINDOW UNVEILED-Commemorates Coronation and town's war dead
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
72835
Full Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Full Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Who is it credited to?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Date Taken
12/06/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
79721
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
sittingbourne_-_st_michaels_-_ww2_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3779
Media Image Width
2613
Media ID
72836
Inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Who is it credited to?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Date Taken
12/06/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
79722
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
sittingbourne_-_st_michaels_-_ww2_window_3.jpg
Media Image Height
2592
Media Image Width
3888
Media ID
72837
Priority
2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Who is it credited to?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Date Taken
12/06/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
79724
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
sittingbourne_-_st_michaels_-_ww2_window_left.jpg
Media Image Height
3888
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
72838
Priority
3
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Who is it credited to?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
Date Taken
12/06/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Stephen Palmer www.hrgs.co.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
79726
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
sittingbourne_-_st_michaels_-_ww2_window_right.jpg
Media Image Height
3888
Media Image Width
2592