Restoration needed to shed light on past

A stained-glass window etched with the names of 76 Bunbury soldiers who fought in World War I will cost $100,000 to restore.

The Bunbury Historical Society received a quote for the restoration after discovering the artwork on the window was slowly deteriorating.

Originally a part of the Methodist Church on Stirling Street, the window now occupies space inside the King Cottage Museum.

Bunbury historian Phyllis Barnes said she saved the window from being thrown out in 1990.

"The church was getting knocked down and I saw the window leaning against a wall in poor condition and missing a lot of pieces," she said.

Mrs Barnes said fixing the window again was worth the money.

Bunbury Historical Society president Jennifer Lee said it had been hard to find someone who was able to fix the window, so they were happy with the quote.

"It's a part of Bunbury's history and it attracts a lot of attention, so no amount of money is too much," she said.

"A lot of people come here to look for their family name, which is nice."

Mrs Lee said the society was looking for donations for the restoration and would be sending out letters for help to local businesses.