Memorial

St John's Ainsdale - HMS Queen Charlotte Window

The window

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

On the North wall of the church, St John's Church, Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 3NQ, England

SD 31666 11883

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 22286
Description: Three light stained glass window with six light tracery windows above. The centre light depicts St Nicholas, patron saint of mariners, holding a sailing ship. The left-hand light depicts the badge of the Royal Navy surmounted by a scroll bearing the inscription, Brest 1794, whilst a panel below carries details of the presentation of the window. The right-hand light depicts as figure-head style representation of Queen Charlotte, surmounted by a scroll bearing the inscription, Algiers 1816, whilst a panel below carries the dedication.
Inscription: Left light: Presented by the Captain, Officers,/ WRNS and Ships Company of/ HMS "Queen Charlotte", Right light: To commemorate their stay in Ainsdale/ 1941-1946 & in appreciation of the service/ of their Chaplain, the Vicar of this Parish. In the upper lights: These Men see the Works of the Lord and His Wonders in the Deep.

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good