Early 20th century

Emmaus Story - Market Bosworth Leicestershire

Emmaus Story - Market Bosworth Leicestershire

The Emmaus window by Heaton, Butler & Bayne, created in 1925, is a stained-glass triptych set in a South chancel window at Market Bosworth. Made by the London firm known for its Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite style, it depicts the biblical Supper at Emmaus across three panels.

Higham Ferrers - St. Mary c1914

Higham Ferrers - St. Mary c1914

Two Kempe and Tower windows from 1914. The first shows St Luke , Virgin and Child, and St John the Evangelist . The upper lights of the second window shows the Epiphany whilst the bottom light depict the Presentation in the Temple.

 

Marys at the Tomb - Naseby, Northamptonshire

Marys at the Tomb - Naseby, Northamptonshire

This stained-glass window in the north aisle of All Saints’ Church, Naseby depicts the Angel at the Tomb, witnessed by Mary Magdalene and Mary Clopas, and is attributable to William Morris Studios (Westminster).

Risen Christ and St Thomas - Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire

Risen Christ and St Thomas - Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire

This two-light window, dated 1926, was executed by James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars and presents two Resurrection subjects unified by Easter proclamation.


Left Light — The Risen Christ

Christ stands within a radiant mandorla, surrounded by cherubic heads emerging from stylised foliage. He raises His right hand in blessing, while His left hand is open and extended outward in a calm, declarative gesture.

Saint Chad baptising the Saxons - Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Saint Chad baptising the Saxons - Brixworth, Northamptonshire

This three-light window presents a historical and theological narrative closely bound to the early and later history of the church at Brixworth, combining Anglo-Saxon foundation legends, royal confirmation, and the central event of Pentecost.

Saints George, Peter, and Margaret - Market Bosworth Leicetershire

Saints George, Peter, and Margaret - Market Bosworth Leicetershire

This stained glass window by Charles Eamer Kempe, at St Peter's Market Bosworth Leicestershire, is an example of late Victorian Gothic Revival art, depicting Saints George, Peter, and Margaret in three tall, richly colored panels. Each saint stands beneath an elaborate architectural canopy, rendered in delicate tracery and glowing jewel tones that catch and filter the light with remarkable depth.

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