Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light coloured window. A former chorister and cross bearer at St Anselm's. He had on one of his leaves brought back a fragment of ruby coloured glass once part of the shattered windows of Ypres Cathedral, which was incorporated into the window by its designer. Above it is the word 'Michael' and below 'Ypres 1915'.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
ST ANSELMS CHURCH
Street
Westfield Park, Pinner
Town
Hatch End
District
Harrow
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
HA5 4JL
OS map ref
TQ 12921 91365
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

2nd Lieutenant M Hill Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW INCLUDES THE NAME MICHAEL
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
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
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
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£188
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
THE WINDOW INCORPORATES A PIECE OF RED BROKEN GLASS FROM A RUINED CATHEDRAL AT YPRES THAT WAS SENT BACK BY HILL JUST BEFORE HIS DEATH.

HARROW OBSERVER & GAZETTE
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
LOUIS DAVIS
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
29 July 1916
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
29 July 1916
Who was present?
REV C E GRENSIDE VICAR
References
References
Jim Golland, 'The stained-glass artist who turned down a knighthood', Wembley Observer, 11 October 2001.
Anonymous, 'Second Lieut. M. Hill', Harrow Observer, 1916.
Anonymous, 'Ypres Memorial', Harrow Observer, 8 September 1916.
Bridget Cherry & Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England. London: Penguin Books, 1991, p. 279.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
100230
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Alison Green
Who is it credited to?
Alison Green
Date Taken
21 April 2017
Who took or provided this image?
Alison Green
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153026
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
wmr11135ag_0.jpg
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
4000
Media ID
100231
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
02 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153028
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
wmr11135a_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2880
Media Image Width
3840
Media ID
100232
Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
02 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153031
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
wmr11135b_0.jpg
Media Image Height
5120
Media Image Width
3840
Media ID
170787
Three light stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant M Hill
Copyright Statement
Orphan Works 11135
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Works 11135
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Works 11135
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1478
Media Image Width
945
Media ID
170788
Detail of window
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lt M Hill
Copyright Statement
Orphan Works 11135
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Works 11135
Date Taken
Unkown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Works 11135
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1513
Media Image Width
1003