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Apostolic East Window - Litchborough, Northamptonshire

Apostolic East Window - Litchborough, Northamptonshire

This five-light stained-glass window, installed in 1889 in the church at Litchborough, was made by J. Powell & Sons (Whitefriars), to a design by Christopher Whall. The window presents a sequence of apostolic and Christological figures above a narrative predella, combining symbolism, scripture, and pastoral theology.

The upper register consists of five standing figures beneath architectural canopies:

  • The left-hand light shows St Peter , holding the keys and a book, signifying his authority and role as the foundation of the Church.

Ascension Window, Braunston, Northamptonshire

Ascension Window, Braunston, Northamptonshire

This three-light east window., in All Saints, Braunston, depicts the Ascension of Christ in a clear, vertically organised composition typical of Victorian ecclesiastical stained glass. In the central light, Christ rises heavenwards within a mandorla, his right hand raised in blessing, while the apostles below gather in a semicircle, their varied gestures conveying wonder, devotion, and astonishment at the moment of departure.

Ascension, Descent into Hell

Ascension, Descent into Hell

These panels from the 'Magnificat' window (1501) at Malvern Priory depict the Archangel Michael on the left. On the top right is Jesus ascent into Heaven, whilst the bottom right panel shows the damned descent into hell.

 

Baptism of Christ - Abthorpe, Northamptonshire

Baptism of Christ - Abthorpe, Northamptonshire

This three-light stained-glass window of 1913, made by Mayer & Co. , is located in the church at Abthorpe. It depicts the Baptism of Christ, framed within an architecturally structured Gothic composition.

Bishop Giles de Bridport Tomb - Salisbury Cathedral

Bishop Giles de Bridport Tomb - Salisbury Cathedral

This finely carved effigy represents a 13th-century bishop, shown lying in state with hands raised in prayer. The figure is sculpted from dark Purbeck marble , a material much used in English cathedrals of the period. The bishop is depicted wearing liturgical vestments, including the mitre and chasuble, and rests beneath an elaborately canopied tomb.

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