19th century

Coronation of Henry III - Gloucester Cathedral

Coronation of Henry III - Gloucester Cathedral

This 1860 window by Clayton & Bell depicts the coronation of Henry III in St Peter 's Abbey (later cathedral), Gloucester, on the 28th of October 1216. A second coronation was performed at Westminster Abbey on 7th May 1220, Westminster Abbey, because Pope Honorius III did not consider that the first coronation had been conducted properly.

 

Crucifixion - Whilton, Northamptonshire

Crucifixion - Whilton, Northamptonshire

This east window presents a compact yet richly articulated Crucifixion composition, arranged across three principal lights beneath a tier of tracery lights. it is typical of late-Victorian Gothic Revival glass, and demonstrates Burlison & Grylls’ characteristic clarity of drawing, strong colour harmonies, and careful architectural setting.

East Window - Crick Northamptonshire

East Window - Crick Northamptonshire

The east window of the parish church of St Margaret, Crick, is a large multi-light stained-glass composition dated 1857, by Lavers & Barraud1, and predates the appointment of Nathaniel Westlake as principal designer at the firm. Occupying the principal liturgical position, the window presents a carefully structured theological programme combining figures of prophecy, witness, and redemption.

East Window - South Kilworth Leicestershire

East Window - South Kilworth Leicestershire

This stained-glass window (1880-1890) from St Nicholas’ Church, South Kilworth, Leicestershire, is the east window designed and made by Burlison & Grylls, one of the leading English stained-glass firms of the late 19th century.

East Window - Warmington, Warwickshire

East Window - Warmington, Warwickshire

This four light window by Clayton and Bell, can be found at St Michael's church Warmington, Warwickshire. The four scenes show the descent from the cross; the Resurrection; the Ascension; and the Descent of the holy spirit. In the tracery St Michael is shown defeating the dragon.

 

 

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