Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained-glass three-light window depicting Jesus resurrected and walking on the water with rough sea and boat behind. Below the window is a wooden board with dedication and the names of the ships that took part in the effort to rescue survivors after the Lancastria was sunk - see record 47971 'Troopship Lancastria - Board'. Nearby is the ship's bell recovered from the wreck, bearing the ship's original name 'Tyrrhenia' - see record 101459 'Troopship Lancastria - Ship's Bell'.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Katherine Cree Church
Street
Leadenhall Street
Town
City of London
District
City Of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
EC3A 3BP
OS map ref
TQ 33397 81137
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Troopship Lancastria - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
17TH JUNE 1940
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
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
M C Farrar Bell
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?
16th June 1963
Who was present?
The Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fraser of North Cape
References
References
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Lancastria
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
43712
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Francis Mullan
Who is it credited to?
Francis Mullan
Date Taken
29 May 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Francis Mullan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
48035
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
lancastria_window.jpg
Media Image Height
640
Media Image Width
427
Media ID
138559
Troopship Lancastria - Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Troopship Lancastria - Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Fox
Who is it credited to?
Mike Fox
Date Taken
12th May 2022
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Fox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153528
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
troopship_lancastria_-_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3005
Media Image Width
1960
Media ID
160382
Stained glass window and wider church setting.
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window and wider church setting.
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
843
Media Image Width
1260