House of Windsor
1912
The panelling and pavement around the Sanctuary date from 1912 – a memorial to
the Reverend Barry Cole, curate and Rector for 42 years.
1950
The panels of the Ten Commandments were painted in 1950 by Len Dunkinson, organist
and choir master at St Blasius for some years.
The stalls in the chancel were for the use of the Popham family, whose chapel this was.
1997
The Baptistery was converted to a Parish Room in 1997. The work designed and
supervised by Eric Walsh one of the church wardens at the time, was carried out by
local craftsmen.
This room houses the Silkstead chest and a case containing a family Bible of the Popham family.
2003
In 2003 the kneeler cushions in the sanctuary, embroidered by Mrs Anne Burnett,
were dedicated for use.
2004
On February 1st 2004 a window in memory of the Reverend Canon Edmund Dana,
rector
of the parish from 1949 – 1962, was dedicated.
HOUSE OF WINDSOR: 1910 -
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George V 1910 - |
Edward VIII 1936 |
George VI 1936 - |
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Elizabeth II From 1952 | ||
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This timeline has been compiled from the original on display at St Blasius Old Church Shanklin
| ©2008/9 St Blasius Old Parish Church, Shanklin
