East Window, St Peter and St Paul
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East Window, St Peter and St Paul
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 25 Aug 2007
Ewhurst C of E parish church which dates back to the Normans. The Frecheville family commissioned A K Nicholson to design and manufacture a stained glass memorial window for William Ralph Frecheville who was executed after capture 09/01/1920 aged 24, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, whilst serving as part of the British Force in Russia. It now features as the East window behind the altar in the church of St Peter and St Paul's in Ewhurst. It promotes the memory of a young man who, at the age of 24 and after 6 years of conflict, gave his life helping another country in its struggle for freedom after his own country had completed its own tragic four year struggle. Additional information on William Ralph Frecheville at http://www.ewhurstfallen.co.uk/Men-research/frecheville/frecheville.htm
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Image Location
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51.153801
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-0.440273