Burne-Jones Windows

The pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows in the church were designed mainly by Edward Burne-Jones, with contributions from Ford Madox Brown and William Morris and constitute one of the best collections of stained glass from the William Morris Company in the North of England.

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The East Window

The east window is unique in that while all the designs in the stained glass had been used in other churches, it is the only window in which they are combined. It has three lights with three roundels above, all designed by Edward Burne-Jones. To see more detailed pictures of the east window, click here.

Chancel - the Four Evangelists

The window on the north side of the chancel shows St. Mark and St. Matthew, by Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown respectively.

The window on the south side has St. Luke and St. John, by William Morris and Ford Madox Brown.

The background details in these windows are muted - most stained glass windows have landscapes of buildings in the background. The result of this relative simplicity is that the figures are thrown into greater prominence, dominating the picture.

South Aisle - Joseph and Mary

The window in the south aisle, dedicated to the friendship of John and Emily Miller and Eustace and Mary Smith, shows St. Mary and St. Joseph, by Burne-Jones and William Morris respectively.

North Aisle - Ruth and Boaz

Many of the windows in this church were designed by Edward Burne-Jones, but this one was by William Morris, and was produced by the William Morris Company. It was dedicated to Edward Knollys and is situated in the North Aisle.