Stained Glass Windows




Stained Glass Windows
Stained Glass Windows

The church has many beautiful stained glass windows.

 


The Chancel

 

The window depicts the Crucifixion with Mary, mother of Jesus, on the left and St John on the right.

The three panels along the bottom of the window show Jesus washing the feet of the disciples before the Last Supper, Peter denying knowledge of Jesus on the eve of the crucifixion, and the disciples asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane. 

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1875. It is dedicated to the memory of the Rev Thomas Henry Shepherd, rector of Clayworth from 1810 to 1873, who died 11 February 1873 aged 94.

The inscription at the bottom of the window reads:

In memory of Thomas Henry Shepherd last Canon of the Collegiate Church of S. Mary of Southwell
lxii years the Rector of Clayworth who died on the xi day of February mdccclxxiii aged xciv.
Mary, the crucifixion
and St John		 Washing the
disciples' feet		 Peter denying 
knowing Jesus		 The disciples asleep in
the Garden of Gethsemane

 

The window depicts Jesus giving the keys of heaven to St Peter. On either side of the central light are six other disciples: Peter's brother Andrew, James and his brother John, Philip, Bartholomew and Thomas.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1878.

A plaque beneath the window reads:

THIS WINDOW WAS GIVEN BY CATHARINE
OTTER IN LOVING MEMORY OF HER BROTHER,
JOHN HENRY OTTER
ELDEST SON OF HENRY & MARY OTTER OF
SWINTON YORKS WHO DIED AT HOBART TOWN
6 MAY 1875 AGED 25 YEARS

Inscribed on the glass at the bottom of the central light is the following text:

In Loving Memory of ANTHONY CHARLES MEYNELL MARRISON 13.08.1937 – 24.02.2002
Jesus and 
St Peter		 An angel
 
                       

 


St Nicholas' Chapel

 

 

At the top of the east wall is a small window showing St Nicholas holding a child. All of a late 15th or early 16th century date, apart from a poor replacement of the two pieces of drapery on the left; there is also a touch of confusion at the base of the crozier.

The east window of St Nicholas' Chapel shows nativity scenes. In the centre are the infant Jesus and Mary; to the left, Joseph and a wise man and to the right are the two other wise men.

At the bottom of the window are three panels showing, from left to right, angels playing musical instruments, the birth of Jesus with Mary and Joseph and three shepherds.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1877.

A plaque beneath the window reads:

To the glory of God & to the memory
of John Otter who died May xxiv mdcccxxxi
and Barbara Otter, who died Feb xxvi
mdcccxlviii, this window is dedicated
by their daughter Sarah Otter.
Mary and the infant Jesus The birth of Jesus

Angels

 

Mary 

 

 Detail 

The south window of the chapel portrays the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she is to give birth to Jesus (The Annunciation). The text at the bottom of the window reads: 'In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent down unto a town of Galilee named Nazareth to a virgin espoused to a man named Joseph of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.'

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1878. 

 

 

 


South Aisle

 

The window depicts King David on the left playing a lyre. In the centre is Melchizedek, king and high priest of Jerusalem, and on the right is the prophet Elijah.

The three panels at the bottom of the window show Melchizedek (holding a chalice and bread) greeting Abraham who is returning from defeating the kings.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1897. 

Seraphs King David, Melchizedek
and Elijah		 Detail of King David Melchizedek greeting
Abraham

 

The lefthand light of the window portrays the prophet Isaiah, the central light shows John the Baptist and the righthand light features Moses holding the Ten Commandments.

The three panels at the bottom of the window depicts John the Baptist baptising Jesus, flanked by kneeling angels.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1897. 

The inscription at the bottom reads:

To the glory of God and sacred to the memory of Henry and Mary Otter, and their daughters
Constance and Isabel A.D. 1897. being the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria.
Seraph Isaiah Moses John the Baptist
baptising Jesus
 

Otter's Corner

The lefthand light of the window portrays Elizabeth with her son, John the Baptist. The central light shows Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the righthand light features St Francis of Assisi.

The three panels at the bottom of the window depict an old Elizabeth with her husband, Zacharias, celebrating the news of her pregnancy with Mary, Jesus the Good Shepherd and St Francis surrounded by birds.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1876. 

The inscription along the bottom reads:

To the glory of God & in loving memory of their parents Francis & Elizabeth & of their
sister Elizabeth Anne this window is erected by Francis, John & Robert Otter. 1876
Elizabeth, Jesus
and St Francis		 Jesus, the 
Good Shepherd		 Elizabeth and Zacharias
with Mary, Jesus the Good 
Shepherd and St Francis
with birds		 Peacock

 

The left of the window is St Thomas ('doubting Thomas'). The central light portrays the risen Christ and the righthand light depicts St John with a quill pen and book.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1876. 

The inscription along the bottom of the window reads:

To the Glory of God in affectionate memory of William Greenwood born 1796 – died 1831 & Catherine Greenwood born 1799 died 1875, their children have dedicated this window AD 1876
St Thomas The risen Christ The eagle (symbol 
for St John)
 

Tower

This window shows the Tree (or Stem) of Jesse, the family tree of Jesus with branches and foliage supporting his descendants.

The window is by C E Kempe, London, and dates from 1891. 

King Abijah Jesus and Mary King David
 

North Aisle

One window contains plain glass.

The window depicts St Barbara on the left, Mary Magdalene in the centre and St Anne (Jesus' grandmother).

The inscription at the bottom of the central light reads:

+ To the Glory of GOD
and in loving memory of
Edith F Smith of Gringley
the window is dedicated A.D. 1895
St Barbara St Anne

The central light shows Jesus with the sisters, Mary and Martha.

The inscription at the bottom of the central light reads:

To the Glory of GOD and
to the dear memory of		    Francis Elizabeth Jubb    at Rest May 7th Buried at
Chislehurst May 9th 1896
Angel Jesus with Mary
and Martha		 Detail showing
Christ's face

The two remaining windows contain plain glass.

 

 


Vestry

The window portrays three angels with musical instruments: the angel on the left holds a harp, the one in the centre holds a lyre and the angel on the right holds a lute.

The inscription at the bottom of the window reads:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER HENRY DAVIES GRANDSON OF HENRY
AND MARY OTTER DIED AT SEA MARCH 27 1905 AGED 36

A plaque on the wall beneath reads:

THIS WINDOW WAS
GIVEN BY HIS MOTHER
BARBARA CAROLINE DAVIES
WHO DIED AT PICKERING 14 FEB 1906
BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF THE WINDOW
Angel with a harp Angel with a lyre

The clerestory windows have plain glass.

 
 
 

 


 
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