Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Full stained glass window with names panel beneath
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
8a
Building Name
The Church of St John The Evangelist
Street
Victoria Avenue
Town
Grays
District
Thurrock
County
Essex
Country
England
Postcode
RM16 2SX
OS map ref
TQ 62190 79406
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St John The Evangelist WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On the window is written:-
I saw a new heaven and a new earth
To the glory of God and in memory/ of all those from this parish who/ fell in the war 1939-1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
37
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?
37
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Full names
How is this information ordered?
H M Forces (30) Civilians (7)
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St John's church
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
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Names plaque
Date Taken
Aug 2026
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
704
Media Image Width
986
Full window in situ
Date Taken
Aug 2026
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
693
Media Image Width
482
Full window
Date Taken
Aug 2026
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
727
Media Image Width
543
Dedication panel
Date Taken
Aug 2026
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
614
Media Image Width
377