Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A stained glass window depicting the Resurrection, on whose sill is the commemorative plaque re Lieutenant Strong.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Longthorpe St Botolph's Church
Street
Thorpe Road
Town
Peterborough
District
Peterborough
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Postcode
PE3 6NA
OS map ref
TL 16309 98382
Other Details
The window is on the south wall of the chancel.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant C P Strong - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Inscription at foot of window reads: THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVETH US THE/ VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Inscription on the associated brass plaque reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORY OF CHARLES POWLETT STRONG
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Full name
Please include any additional information here
There is a separate brass plaque re Charles Strong in the nave - see War Memorials Register ref 8448.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church of England
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
160mm
How wide is the component?
800mm
How deep is the component?
2mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Paid for by his family.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
A.L. Moore of Southampton
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
3/8/1902
Who was present?
Colonel Strong of Thorpe Hall (father of the deceased) performed the dedication.
References
References
Peterborough Advertiser 6/8/1902: reported that the window had been dedicated the previous Sunday, i.e. 3/8/1902.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
59418
Charles Powlett Strong window/plaque in nave
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Charles Powlett Strong window/plaque in nave
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jane King
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Date Taken
4/8/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
65151
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dscf4712.jpg
Media Image Height
4288
Media Image Width
3216
Media ID
59419
Charles Powlett Strong window/plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Charles Powlett Strong window/plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jane King
Who is it credited to?
Jane King
Date Taken
4/8/2018
Who took or provided this image?
Jane King
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
65152
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dscf4714.jpg
Media Image Height
3216
Media Image Width
4288