Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two Trefoil panel lancet windows. In centre of two windows at top above the central mullion is the figure of a dove. One panel depicts St. Michael with his sword and wings and wearing a crown. The other depicts St. George holding the English flat and his sword and standing on the dragon. Each of the two window panels have heavy relief carvings at top with inscriptions at base. Names of the dead are 'in the glass' (not a panel) and the background glass is clear with a tint. Lettering for the names is in red. Window is signed: Wm. Aikman Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. John the Baptist Church Street Church Rd Town Cookham Dean District Windsor And Maidenhead County Berkshire Country England Postcode SL6 9PD OS map ref SU 87135 85122 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St Johns Parishioners - WW2 Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Left Panel: THESE MEN OF THIS PARISH GAVE/(NAMES). Rt. Panel: THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1939-1945 (NAMES). War How many names are listed in total? 16 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) Is the total an exact count? No Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 16 What information is listed for those commemorated? Forename, surname. Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church members Components Component 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? 1230 mm How wide is the component? 1000 mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? public If yes, what are the sponsor's details? Relatives of those who died. Memorial Cost How much did the memorial's site cost? £600 approx. Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial Cookham Dean Parish Magazine: Nov. 1946, Dec. 1946, Nov. 1947, Aug,. 1947. Maidenhead Advertiser: 8 Aug. 1947: 3 Oct. 1947 Record Notes When was this memorial first recorded? June 1990 Who originally recorded this memorial? G. C. Mees Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Mr. William Aikman 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? 28 Sep 1947 Who was present? Bishop Suffragan of Reading References References SL6 21.1 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 157133 Image What is the image's caption? Stained glass window. What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1347 Media Image Width 968
Media ID 157133 Image What is the image's caption? Stained glass window. What is its licence type? Orphan work Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 1347 Media Image Width 968