Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A vertical stained glass window showing George and the dragon. At the top is the British Legion emblem and below are the word ' A thank offering from Kenton Branch British Legion'.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Image and commemoration added.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
3
Building Name
St. Mary the Virgin
Street
St. Leonards Avenue
Town
Kenton
District
Harrow
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
HA3 8EJ
OS map ref
TQ 17161 88790
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

British Legion Memorial Window, Kenton Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
A THANK OFFERING/ FROM KENTON BRANCH/ BRITISH LEGION
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
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
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
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
3rd June 1951
Who was present?
Sir Ian Fraser, president of the British Legion
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
3rd June 1951
Who was present?
Rev. F. R. Johnson, vicar of St. Mary's and chaplain to the Kenton branch of the British Legion.
References
References
Harrow Observer - Thursday 07 June 1951 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002511/19510607/046/0003
KENTON LEGION MEMORIAL WINDOWN UNVEILED
BRANCH "THANK-OFFERING" TO DEAD OF TWO WARS
St. Mary-the-Virgin https://www.stmaryskenton.org/church-history/explore-st-marys/4/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
141109
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
26 June 2022
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
156358
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
wmr85191.jpg
Media Image Height
3606
Media Image Width
1242