Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three Light stained and painted glass window with the inscription at the base and a stylised rose window at the top .The left light has a Royal Crown surmounting a wreath all in natural colours below which is the word "SPITFIRE" in an heraldic ribbon and then part of the dedication .The centre light has at the top the cross of St George then an eagle with wings outstretched set on a globe below which is the abbreviation " RAFA " (the Royal Air Force Association ) then the motto and finally the second part of the dedication .The rightmost light has a Royal Crown surmounting a wreath all in natural colours below which is the word "HURRICANE" in an heraldic ribbon and then the final part of the dedication.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mark's Parish Church
Street
West Grove Rd
Town
Woolston
District
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Country
England
Postcode
SO19 9EL
OS map ref
SU 43818 10576
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Battle Of Britain 50th Anniversary Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left Light : Spitfire/ NEVER IN THE FIELD OF/ HUMAN CONFLICT WAS/ SO MUCH OWED BY SO/ MANY TO SO FEW 1940

Centre Light: R.A.F.A ./ THANKS BE TO/ GOD

Right Light: Hurricane / TO COMMEMORATE THE/ 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF/ THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN/ 1990
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c 3000 cm
How wide is the component?
c 1500 cm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private,other
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
BOOKLET: ST MARKS WOOLSTON MILLENIUM PROJECT "WOOLSTON PARISH PAST & PRESENT"
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MAURICE BENNETT
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?
September 1990
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
September 1990
Who was present?
Bishop of Winchester
References
References
"Woolston Parish Past and Present St Mark's Woolston Millenium Project " c 1999
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
88739
Memorial window 50th Anniversary Battle of Btitain St Marks Church Woolston
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window 50th Anniversary Battle of Btitain St Marks Church Woolston
Copyright Statement
Copyright Clive Farmer
Who is it credited to?
Clive Farmer
Date Taken
04/07/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Farmer
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97547
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc02186_2.jpg
Media Image Height
3712
Media Image Width
2584