War memorial at St Matthias Church in Stoke Newington restored thanks to grant
St Matthias Church in Stoke Newington has benefited from a grant of £3,000 from the War Memorials Trust towards the much-needed repair of the bronze plaque commemorating over 200 parishioners or church members who died in the First World War. - Credit: Archant
A war memorial at Stoke Newington’s only Grade I listed church has undergone much-needed repairs thanks to a £3,000 grant.
The bronze plaque commemorating more than 200 parishioners of members of St Matthias Church who died during the First World War was stripped of a century of patinas and dirt.
It had its dark bronze finish restored by metal conservers Antique Bronze of Highgate thanks to the cash from the War Memorials Trust.
"The war memorial had deteriorated over the years but we are delighted it can once again take its place of honour on the wall of our church and pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice," says vicar Fr David Lambert.
"It is only fitting that their names should shine out once again so everyone who visits St Matthias can read them, and we are grateful to the War Memorials Trust for recognising our need for funding and making this happen."
You may also want to watch:
The trust's grant covered 80 per cent of the cost, with the rest being raised through hiring out the church.
War Memorials trust director Frances Moreton said: "War memorials are a link between previous generations, ours and those who follow us. They enable us to pay tribute to the sacrifices of so many. The trust is delighted to support this project."
Most Read
- 1 Police appeal for help to trace wanted Dalston man
- 2 Jailed: 'Dangerous' Hackney predator found with 1,600 indecent child images
- 3 Hackney road closures 'will cost lives', says volunteer ambulance service
- 4 Joint Covid patrols launched to ensure lockdown rules are followed
- 5 'Common sense' prevails as Stamford Hill testing centre moved out of estate
- 6 Covid-safe shared workspaces in Hackney on flexibility without formalities
- 7 Lockdown: Thirteen card players busted by police in Hackney social club
- 8 Hackney author speaks out against stop and search
- 9 Stoke Newington School looks to raise £60K for student laptops
- 10 Homerton High Street attack: Man in his 50s stabbed in the back
