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New stained-glass window unveiled in Lyneham to honour the REME military corps
Overview
A new stained-glass window has been unveiled at St Michael's Church in Lyneham, Wiltshire, to honour the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Organised by local resident Tony Evans over a five-year process, the window features St Eligius, the REME patron saint, alongside symbols of the corps' work such as vehicle wheels, spanners, and tongs. A special service was held to mark the unveiling, celebrating over 80 years of REME service and the strong links between the village and the nearby military base.
Key points
- A new stained-glass window at St Michael's Church in Lyneham honours the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).
- The window was organised by resident Tony Evans and features St Eligius, the REME patron saint, along with symbols of the corps' work.
- Colonel Tim Gillies described the artwork as a lasting tribute to over 80 years of REME service.
- A special service was held at the church on Wednesday to mark the unveiling of the window.
- St Michael's Church has deep historical connections to the military, having previously held services to remember fallen personnel.