Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window in a late 13th Century setting. Pointed arches and plate tracery frame a small pointed quatrefoil light above the main lights. These main lights depict (on the left) Jesus standing on grass with his right hand raised in blessing: he is wearing a red, decorated cloak, over a long white robe decorated with band of gold and black at the neck and hem, and sandals. The right light shows St Thomas in profile, facing towards Jesus, his right hand extended to shoulder level, his left open in front questioning. He is depicted wearing a gold fringed, ornate patterned, black cloak, with pale gold lining, over dark blue robe that is decorated at the neck and has turned back cuffs, and sandals. He is clean shaven with brown curly hair. The first part of the commemoration is above the coat of arms of Birch Sharpe in the bottom portion of the left light: the second part of the commemoration is in the bottom portion of the right.
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 Road, Meadow Farm,
Town
Windlesham
District
County
Country
Postcode
GU20 6BL
OS map ref
SU 93049 63729
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Lieut W H Sharpe Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand window: I AM THE WAY THE/ TRUTH AND THE LIFE
Right hand window: LORD HOW CAN WE / KNOW THE WAY/ To the memory of Wm. Hy/ Sharpe Sharpe third son of/ the late Jas Birch Sharpe/ of Birch Hall Windlesham/ Lieut the Royal Reg. (1st Foot)/ & Capt & Adjt. the Royal/ Cumberland Militia b. June/ 1826. d. Feb. 1867 & of Hannah Ida/ his wife. d Oct. 1889. This/ window is dedicated by their/ Son Hy. Birch Sharpe/ & their Grandson/ John York Birch Sharpe. 1908
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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?
rank, regiment, month and year of death, forenames, surname, relationships
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
1660mm
How wide is the component?
380mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Memorial Cost
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£46.18.6
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
NB EXPERT FROM THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM SUGGESTED THAT THE WINDOW COULD BE AN OLD DESIGN OF HENRY HOLIDAY
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Henry Holiday
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1908
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
204202
Image
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1727
Media Image Width
1106
Media ID
204203
Image
Commemoration
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Commemoration
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
340
Media Image Width
754