The St. Peter's Anglican Church First World War Window was unveiled in 1921 and dedicated to parishioners who gave their lives in the war.
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St. Peter's Anglican Church First World War Organ
The St. Peter's Anglican Church First World War Organ was donated by the congregation in memory of parishioners who gave their lives in war. It was unveiled on January 4, 1920, along with a First World War Tablet. The organ was dedicated by His Lordship Bishop Sweeny and used for the first time this day.
Organist Dr. Norman Anderson's recital included Sonata in D minor, Mailly; O, Salutaris, Annon, a manuscript found amid ruins of the organ in St. Martin's Cathedral, Ypres, Belgium, 1915, by a member of Dr. Anderson's choir.
St. Peter's Anglican Church First World War Tablet
The St. Peter's Anglican Church First World War Tablet was donated by the congregation in memory of parishioners who gave their lives in the war. It was unveiled on January 4, 1920, by Major Gerald Cosbie who served with great distinction throughout the First World War.
St. Paul, Runnymede First World War Window
The St. Paul, Runnymede First World War Window was donated to the church in memory of parishioners who gave their lives in the First World War.
St. Paul, Runnymede Book of Remembrance
The St. Paul, Runnymede Book of Remembrance was dedicated in memory of parishioners who gave their lives in both wars. It was manufactured by Scout Leader Ken Jones and unveiled on December 13, 2009.
Private George Kenneth Bradfield Hibbert Clergy Seat
A clergy seat in memory of Private George Kenneth Bradfield Hibbert was donated by his parents and placed in the north side of St. Paul, Runnymede. Private Hibbert was a member of the 15th Battalion who was killed in action on September 23, 1917.
Private Peter Newman Clergy Seat
A clergy seat in memory of Private Peter Newman was donated by Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Orpwood and placed in the south side of St. Paul, Runnymede. Private Newman was a member of the 5th Battalion who was killed in action on June 6, 1916.
Lieutenant William Taylor Willison Window
A window in memory of Lieutenant William Taylor Willison was donated by his father, John Willison, and unveiled on March 14, 1926 in the gallery at St. Paul's Anglican Church. The window depicts the boy David with his sling.
Lieutenant Willison was a member of the 5th Battalion who was killed in action on September 15, 1916.
The Queen's York Rangers Memorial
A memorial shrine on a granite platform was dedicated to The Queen’s Own York Rangers and placed in the inside of the west front door at St. Paul's Anglican Church.
The Rangers traces its history back to the Seven Years War when Robert Rogers raised the Queen’s Rangers to defend British North America against the French and their Indigenous Allies in the 1750s. The Rangers also fought against the Americans during the War of Independence, defeating General George Washington at the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.
Later, the unit founded Toronto (1790s) and fought alongside Indigenous Allies in the War of 1812. The Rangers also deployed during the North West Rebellion (1880s) and The Great War (1914-18). The Regiment has deployed members on many Canadian Armed Forces overseas missions including Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Lieutenant Charles William Davison Plaque
A brass tablet in memory of Lieutenant Charles William Davison was donated by his parents and unveiled in 1923 on the west side of the church. Lieutenant Davison was killed in action on October 4, 1918, while serving with the 85th Squadron.