The Stained Glass Windows

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Christine's window

This is on the south wall of the Chancel. It was designed by John Henry Dearle.

The figure of Flora is a design in the manner of Edward Burne-Jones also from the firm of William Morris. Many of his designs were used over and over again in various churches, but Flora is comparatively rare. It is unusual – though by no means unique - in that it started off as a design for a tapestry which was made in 1884-85. Flora’s first appearance in stained glass was in 1896 in a window supplied for Myles Birket Foster’s house at Whitley, Surrey. Saint Mary’s, Farthingstone, seems to be the only church containing Flora, which makes this window of particular interest.

The inscription reads: 'To the glory of God and in sweet remembrance of Christine Elaine died Nov. 13 1896, daughter of Philip Leslie and Alexandra Georgette Agnew.'

Joy's window

Joy's window is on the south wall of the Nave. It represents St. Dorothy, patron saint of gardens and was designed by John Henry Dearle (1860-1932). He was a decorative artist and designer of tapestries, and a pupil, partner and art director with William Morris & Co. He took over the management of the stained glass department when William Morris died in 1896.

The inscription reads: 'To the glory of God and in sweet remembrance of Enid Jocelyn - born July 13th 1898, died February 20th 1921. Daughter of Philip Leslie and Alexandra Georgette Agnew and wife Roger Evans.'

The East Window

The East Window behind the altar was presented by Miss Edith Frances Grant of Litchborough in memory of her father and brother. It is the only window not associated with the Agnew family.


Sir Bors & Sir Galahad

This window is on the south wall of the Nave.

The inscription reads: 'To the glory of God and in dear memory of Ewan Siegfried Agnew Lieut. 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, only son of Philip Leslie and Alexandra Georgette Agnew who died 8th March 1930 from illness contracted in the great War 1914-1919.'

Sir Gareth and Sir Villars

This window is on the north wall of the Nave.

The inscription reads: 'In loving memory of Michael David Agnew Evans, Lieut. Royal Horse Guards, killed on active service in the Middle East, December 27th 1942 aged 22 years. Buried in French military cemetery Aleppe, Syria.
Also of Arthur Haynes, killed on active service, Syracuse, July 14th 1945. R.I.P.'

 

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