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Captain Henry Kingsmill - Radway, Warwickshire

Captain Henry Kingsmill - Radway, Warwickshire

Semi reclining stone figure of Cavalier in recess. Henry Kingsmill was killed at the battle of Edgehill Sunday, 23 October 1642. This was the first pitch battle of the English Civil War.

 

 

Chancel Windows - All Saints, Brixworth

Chancel Windows - All Saints, Brixworth

The two windows in the north wall of the chancel in the Saxon church of All Saints, Brixworth are by Burlison & Grylls , dated 1913 and 1915, they are from the first quarter of the 20th century.

 

 

Chancel Windows - Tewkesbury Abbey

Chancel Windows - Tewkesbury Abbey

The stained glass windows in the chancel of Tewkesbury Abbey are all from between 1338 and 1340. They were most probably a gift to the Abbey by Eleanor Despenser (nee de Clare) the wife of Hugh Despenser the Younger. Eleanor is thought to be the person depicted in the panel here.

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