West window
This large window was unveiled by The Queen in 1995 to mark
the culmination of a twenty two year programme of Abbey
restoration. It incorporates coats of arms, initials and cyphers
of donors to the Restoration Appeal and particularly honours Sir
John Templeton (born 1912), a major benefactor. The arms of the
Sovereign, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales also
appear. The design is by John Lawson and the glass is by Goddard
and Gibbs.
Central East window
This new window, designed by Alan Younger and unveiled in
2000, celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was the gift of Lord
and Lady Harris of Peckham, major donors to the Restoration
Appeal, who can be seen kneeling at the base of the window. The
lower panels depict a Nativity scene.
Donor windows in the apsidal chapels
Small windows designed by Alfred Fisher and P. Archer also
commemorate the major donors to the Abbey's restoration Appeal,
many of them from the United States of America.
Battle of Britain memorial
In the eastern chapel this magnificent window by Hugh Easton
commemorates fighter pilots and crew who died during the Battle
of Britain in 1940. Badges of the participating squadrons are
shown with scenes of the Crucifixion, the Pieta, the Resurrection
and the Incarnation, with a row of Seraphim at the top.
Description of this chapel and window can be found in the Guide
and Tour. A postcard is available from the shop.