Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting St. Christopher. The dedicatory inscription goes across the bottom of the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Matthias' Church
Street
Ditchling Rd
Town
Preston
District
Brighton
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Postcode
BN1 7JQ
OS map ref
TQ 31430 06790
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

B M Franklin And J E Franklin Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNARD M. FRANKLIN. BORN 14th JUNE 1921. DIED 12th MAY 1942. JOHN E. FRANKLIN. BORN 2nd SEPT. 1919. DIED 11th MAY 1944.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
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?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
year died,forename,age of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities.
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?
1070mm
How wide is the component?
510mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No