Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A memorial window made up of small square panes of glass. The lower half of the window, depicting stormy seas, represents the journey to the Falklands across the Atlantic Ocean; the upper half, in warm and light colours, represents peace. A cross, made up of the scenery of the Falklands, is superimposed across the waves and the light colours, symbolising eternal life in a heavenly land.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel
Street
Bere Court Road
Town
Pangbourne
District
County
Country
Postcode
RG8 8LA
OS map ref
SU 61835 75583
Other Details
In the grounds of Pangbourne College

Pangbourne College - Falklands Conflict Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(Unknown)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname
How is this information ordered?
surname
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?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
A gift from Sir Donald Gosling.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The lower half of the window reflects the eight thousand mile journey through the dark and stormy Atlantic Ocean undertaken by the Task Force; the lighter colours at the top represent peace and victory.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
John Clark
What role did they have in the making?