The four
corner figures depict the Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and
John.
The centre left shows the Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist.
The centre right illustrates the Risen Christ on the road to
Emmaus.
The Middle Window
The lower section portrays the agony of Christ in the Garden of
Gethsemane,
the middle pane is a representation of the Crucifixion and at
the top we see the
Risen Christ attended by Angels.
The
South Side Windows
These windows are examples of Twentieth Century stained glass.
Left:
'The
Baker Window'
Dedicated to the Glory of God and to Mary Laughton Baker who
died,
aged 19 years, in August 1936. The window represents 'Jesus and
the
Children of All Nations.' The window was given by her parents.
Centre:
'The Egan Window'
Dedicated in 1965 to the memory of Orpah Egan, by her daughter
Agnes
Egan who also gave the
Peal of Bells and founded the
Agnes Egan
Housing Fund
which still provides 4 bungalows for
elderly residents of
the Parish. The window was manufactured by
John Hardman & Co. of
Birmingham.
The window depicts St. Francis of Assisi although Agnes had
requested that the window should represent 'Jesus the Light of
the World'.
For more information about Agnes Egan
Right:
'The Scout Window'
Dedicated in 1949 to the Glory of God and to the memory of Rev.
Henry Milton Crabbe who was vicar
and Group
Scout Master from 1913-36.
Also remembered are Assistant Cub Master
C.V.W. Gill and Rover Scouts
J. E. Perry (killed in World War II
and named on the
War Memorial at the Lych Gate) and E. Holt. This window, which
was given by a local branch of Old Scouts, depicts Jesus the
Good Shepherd.
The maker was William Morris of Westminster.
The
North Side Windows
Left:
'The Hambrey Window'
Dedicated to the Glory of God and to Edwin Harley Hambrey who
was a
Churchwarden from 1941-47 and who died, aged 50,
19th September
1948. The theme is St George of England slaying
the dragon which would have been viewed as most appropriate at
the time of its installation just after the Second World War.
Centre:
'The Bomber Window'
Dedicated to the Glory of God the Father and to Mynnie Frances
and
Donald Geoffrey Bomber. Originally installed in 1968 with
names added in1970 this is another window made by Claude Price
who studied and worked in Birmingham where he developed
new techniques for fusing glass. The window depicts St David
with a background and dedication panel showing scenes from North
Wales.
Right:
'The Rogers Window'
To
the Glory of God and in loving memory of Henry James and
Emma Jane Rogers and given by their daughter Emily.
This window, which depicts the Virgin and Child in a garden of
white Madonna lilies, was installed
in
1949.
Small
Windows on the North Side
Left:
'The Turner Window'
Dedicated to the memory of Alvan Turner who was Verger for
31
years
and who died on 22nd August 1948. The
Scutum Fedei,
or Shield of the Trinity, is to be found at the top of the
window
together with the
Fleur-de-lis.
Right:
'The Launchbury Window'
Given in memory of a loving husband John
Launchberry 1923-1989.
Although this window is more modern it was made
from reclaimed
Victorian glass by Keith Brettle and installed in 1990.
The symbol of a cross passing through a crown is often
interpreted as the reward in heaven (the crown) coming
after the trials in this life (the cross).
Walsingham Chapel Window on the South Side
'The Guest
Window'
This area of the Church was at one time the children's corner
and the
window depicts the young Jesus entering the
Temple at
Jerusalem.
It is in memory of Albert Peter Guest, 27th October, 1966
and
Beryl Eileen Guest, 8th June, 2000. The window was
dedicated in1969 and was manufactured by Claude Price.
The Lower section was restored in 1990, by Keith Brettle,
after damage caused during a break-in.
Acknowledgement
Some information contained on this page is courtesy of the
Amblecote History
Society
from their leaflet 'Stained Glass - Holy Trinity Amblecote'
to obtain a copy
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