*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 68515 *** WORKS EXECUTED IN STAINED GLASS BY T. WILLEMENT, F.S.A. [Illustration: DESIGNED & EXECUTED BY T. WILLEMENT, F.S.A. DRAWN & ENGRAVED BY J. B. SWAINE _Hampton Lucy. Warwickshire._ THE ALTAR WINDOW of the CHURCH of ST. PETER.] A CONCISE ACCOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL WORKS IN STAINED GLASS THAT HAVE BEEN EXECUTED BY THOMAS WILLEMENT OF LONDON, FELLOW OF THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES. [PRINTED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION] 1840. THE FOLLOWING WORKS ARE HERE ARRANGED ACCORDING TO DATE OF THEIR EXECUTION. THE SUBJECTS THEMSELVES ARE IN GENERAL MARKED WITH THE MONOGRAM OF THE ARTIST. [Illustration] 1812. CAERHAYS. CORNWALL. THE SEAT OF I. T. P. BETTESWORTH TREVANION, ESQ. The window of the principal staircase, containing the badges of the several Dukes of Cornwall; and other heraldic ornaments. In the windows of the entrance-hall, shields of the several arms which are quartered by the family of Trevanion. 1816. FOR LORD HENRY HOWARD MOLYNEUX, DEPUTY EARL MARSHAL. A whole length portrait of his son Henry Howard, of Greystoke Castle, Cumberland; this is now in the possession of James Wentworth Buller, Esq., of Downes, Devonshire, who married his Lordship’s third daughter. A large compartment of the crests and arms of Lord Henry impaling Long. They are now affixed in a window on the south side of Aldingbourne church, Sussex. 1817. PULL COURT. WORCESTERSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GENERAL DOWDESWELL. A large elliptical window for the great hall, containing armorial bearings, borders, and ornaments. 1818. LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY. An armorial compartment of the arms, &c. of Dr. Moore, archbishop of Canterbury; for the gallery. Presented by his family. 1819. ERIDGE CASTLE. SUSSEX. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ABERGAVENNY, K.T. A large armorial window for the principal staircase; in the upper part of which is an equestrian portrait of his Lordship, arranged in the same manner as the figure on the seal of Richard Neville, the great Earl of Warwick. A window on the second staircase, containing shields of the most illustrious arms which are quartered by the family. Many other windows have been executed for various parts of the mansion between the years 1819 and 1838. 1820. KIPLIN. YORKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF TYRCONNEL. An armorial window for the drawing-room. SADLERS’ HALL. LONDON. The arms, crest, &c. of Thomas Griffith, Esq., formerly master of this company: then lately deceased. Presented by T. W. BLACKMORE PARK. WORCESTERSHIRE. THE SEAT OF T. C. HORNYHOLD, ESQ. A large fan and side-lights, containing heraldry and ornament. 1821. THE RHYD. WORCESTERSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR ANTHONY LECHMERE, BART. Several compartments of figures, flowers, &c.; some copied from paintings on glass by Mrs. Pearson, which had been broken. 1823. MOYNS. ESSEX. THE SEAT OF GEORGE WILLIAM GENT, ESQ. Four armorial compartments for the windows of the great dining-room. 1824. CLUMBER. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G. Three windows for the principal staircase, filled with shields of arms, badges, &c., shewing the descent of the family; on grounds of rich mosaic patterns, and ornamentally bordered. TYLDESLEY. LANCASHIRE. For the church of St. George, three large lancet openings; in the centre one, the figure of Christ bearing the cross, copied from the altar picture in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford; the two side openings filled by shields of arms, shewing the alliances of the family of Johnson. These windows were presented to the church by George Ormerod, Esq., F.S.A. A lithographed print was executed of these windows, but from the carelessness of the printer but very few impressions could be taken off. 1825. MAIDENHEAD. BERKSHIRE. A large window for the altar end of the chapel, containing various arms, &c.; and one window for the official pew. Both presented by the corporation. HENGRAVE HALL. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF SIR THOMAS GAGE, BART. The full armorial achievement of Queen Katharine of Arragon. Presented by John Gage, Esq., F.S.A. LEAMINGTON-PRIORS. WARWICKSHIRE. At the altar end of the church of All Saints’ three circular-headed windows. The centre containing subjects from the life of Christ, the two side openings filled by richly coloured ornaments. EASTON HALL. LINCOLNSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR MONTAGU CHOLMELEY, BART. On the principal staircase a window containing armorial bearings, &c. GRENDON HALL. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR GEORGE CHETWYND, BART. A window on the principal staircase. LUPSET HALL. YORKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF DANIEL GASKELL, ESQ. An armorial window for the hall. EPSOM. SURREY. An altar window for the church, containing a figure of Christ, with various sacred emblems. This window was erected by a subscription formed among the neighbouring gentry. An engraving of this window is placed as a frontispiece to “The History of Epsom, by an inhabitant.” 8ᵒ. Epsom, 1825. 1826. WADHAM COLLEGE. OXFORD. In the great Hall. At the upper end a large window containing the arms of the principal benefactors to this college. Presented by the Rev. Dr. Tournay, Warden. In the Bay window, the arms of the most eminent men who have belonged to the college; presented by the Rev. W. Wilson of Walthamstow. One of the side windows presented by J. H. Wyndham, Esq.; the other six were erected at the expense of those fellows of the college whose arms are inserted. UPPER BROOK STREET. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF SIR GEORGE FARRANT, KNT. An armorial window for the staircase. ST. JAMES’ PLACE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD REAY. A large window for the dining-room. SEALE. SURREY. In the window of the north transept, which had been added to the church by Edward Beaston Long, Esq., some shields of quartered and impaled arms in ornamental circles. Presented by Henry Lawes Long, Esq., of Hampton-Lodge. THE TOWER OF LONDON. In the horse-armoury, two armorial windows erected by order of the Hon. the Board of Ordnance, immediately after the chronological arrangement of the armour had been completed by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick. GODDINTON. KENT. THE SEAT OF NICHOLAS ROUNDELL TOKE, ESQ. In the great hall, two armorial windows; and some ornamental compartments in the porch. DRAPER’S HALL. LONDON. A very large semicircular window at the end of the livery hall, containing the royal arms, the arms of the city of London, and of the worshipful company of Drapers; within a rich border. ST. JAMES’ PALACE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THOMAS MOULE, ESQ. STABLE-YARD. In the vestibule, a window containing figures and heraldry. 1827. SHANKLIN. ISLE OF WIGHT. AT THE RESIDENCE OF EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A. Various compartments of ornament and heraldry. UNDERLEY-HALL. LANCASHIRE. THE SEAT OF ALEXANDER NOWELL, ESQ. On the principal staircase, a window containing the descents of the family with their arms. BEGBROOK. OXFORDSHIRE. In the church, several shields of arms within ornamental frames; and at the altar, the figure of Christ. These with several old pieces of glass, containing the alliances of the family of Fettiplace, which had been removed from some other church in this county, were presented by Thomas Robinson, Esq. BILSTON. STAFFORDSHIRE. In the church, a large window at the altar containing the emblems of the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity; with rich ornamental borders, and frames. DALLAM TOWER. WESTMORLAND. THE SEAT OF WILLIAM WILSON, ESQ. Two windows and an horizontal light for the principal staircase. WESTMINSTER ABBEY. A window over the chantry of King Henry V., containing the arms of France, England, St. Edward the Confessor, and those anciently borne by the Abbey, on a mosaic ground. Presented by the Very Rev. Dr. Ireland, Dean. JESUS COLLEGE. CAMBRIDGE. THE altar window of the chapel, containing the portraits, arms, and devices of founders and benefactors, on a foliage ground. Presented by William Hustler, Esq. 1828. CAMBERWELL. SURREY. In the church, at the east end of the north aisle, an armorial compartment. Presented by James Walsh, Esq., F.S.A. STOKE-NEWINGTON. MIDDLESEX. A window for the Baptistery. The old stained glass belonging to the other parts of the church repaired, and some additions made to it. GROCERS’ HALL. LONDON. A large circular window for the lower part of the staircase, containing the full armorial achievement of the company. ORSETT. ESSEX. An ornamental window in the church. WROXHAM. NORFOLK. In the sepulchral chapel of the family of Trafford, an heraldic window erected by the descendants. WIMBLEDON. SURREY. AT THE RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM LEAKE, ESQ. On the staircase an ornamental window in the gothic style. BRIGHTON. SUSSEX. In the chapel of the Holy Trinity, a large semicircular window with sacred devices and rich borders. Presented by the Rev. R. Anderson. DUNSTER HALL. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF HENRY HORDERN, ESQ. An armorial window in the great hall. SNODLAND. KENT. In the church, two cinque-foil windows. Presented by the Rev. Henry Dampier Phelps. TREBARTHA HALL. THE SEAT OF F. H. RODD, ESQ. An heraldic window on the principal staircase. CHANCERY LANE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM PICKERING, ESQ. Nine compartments, containing, within ornamental frames, the arms of Chaucer, Gower, Shakespeare, Spencer, Ralegh, Sidney, Bacon, Newton and Milton. SHIPLAKE. OXFORDSHIRE. In the church, an altar window composed from loose portions of ancient glass, then lately purchased at St. Omer, by the Rev. J. P. Boteler. Two windows in the south aisle formed of compartments of ancient glass from the same place. These were presented by the Rev. A. E. Howman. A small window near the south porch. Presented by T. W. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH. ISLINGTON. An altar window. Presented by the parishioners. TRINITY CHURCH. ISLINGTON. A large altar window, containing the kneeling figure of Richard Cloudesley, a great benefactor to this parish, and his arms. The royal arms within the order of the garter, and various sacred emblems on a ground of ornamental quarries. The cost of this window was partly defrayed by a donation from the trustees of the Cloudesley estates, and partly by private subscription. ST. JOHN’S CHURCH. HOLLOWAY. In the altar window a large compartment of the royal arms within the order of the garter, and surmounted by the crown. GOODRICH COURT. HEREFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR SAMUEL RUSH MEYRICK, K.H. F.S.A. Various armorial circular compartments for the windows of the banqueting-hall. THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST. KATHARINE. REGENT’S PARK. A very large window above the altar; containing the arms and badges of King George IV., of the master, Sir Herbert Taylor, G.C.H., and those of the sisters and brethren. In the upper part the arms of four Queens of England, founders and benefactors. In the north windows the arms of the Lords Chancellors, and the emblems of St. Katharine. The entrance doors glazed with ornamental stained glass. The tablets of the Commandments, and the heraldic decorations of the chapel and of the chapter-room were also executed by T. W. TABLEY. CHESHIRE. In the church an armorial compartment, presented by the Right Hon. Lord de Tabley. BUCKLAND GRANGE. ISLE OF WIGHT. THE RESIDENCE OF EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A. Various compartments of figures, ornaments, and heraldry, for several windows. MARINO. SWANSEA. THE SEAT OF H. VIVIAN, ESQ. An armorial window in the great hall. LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY. An armorial compartment for the great gallery of the arms, &c. of Dr. Charles Manners Sutton, Archbishop of Canterbury, then lately deceased. Presented by his family. 1829. EUSTON SQUARE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF CHARLES COPE, ESQ. A large ornamental window in the Gothic style for the library. GOODRICH COURT. HEREFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR SAMUEL RUSH MEYRICK, K.H. F.S.A. On the great staircase, a large window containing the whole length portrait of Meyric ap Llewellyn, Esquire of the guard to King Henry VII.; his, and various other arms and devices, on an ornamental quarry ground. In the Chapel, whole length figures of St. George and St. Barbara. LAYER MARNEY. ESSEX. In the church, two compartments of the emblems of the Passion and of the Blessed Trinity. Presented by Edw. Vernon Utterson, Esq., F.S.A. HOLLINGWORTH HALL. CHESHIRE. THE SEAT OF CAPTAIN HOLLINGWORTH. An armorial window for the staircase. BRIDEHEAD. DORSETSHIRE. THE SEAT OF ROBERT WILLIAMS, ESQ. A large window of heraldry and ornaments for the gallery. BUTLEIGH. SOMERSETSHIRE. A window presented to the church by the Hon. and Rev. G. Neville Grenville. ARUNDEL CHURCH. SUSSEX. An armorial compartment in the window of the pew appropriated to the Corporation. SAXHAM HALL. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF THOMAS WILLIS, ESQ. An armorial window for the hall. COCKAYNE HATLEY. BEDFORDSHIRE. A large window at the altar containing representations of the Nativity, of Christ with the Doctors, of the Baptism in Jordan, of the Agony on the Mount, of the Crucifixion, and of the Resurrection. The openings of the arch occupied by sacred emblems and by angels in adoration. Presented to the Church by the Hon. and Rev. H. C. Cust, Canon of Windsor. NONSUCH PARK. SURREY. THE SEAT OF SAMUEL PALMER, ESQ. In the drawing-room windows portraits of King Henry VIII. and of Queen Elizabeth, within ornamental compartments. GREEN STREET. GROSVENOR SQUARE. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MRS. AGNEW. A window in the library with the emblem of the Holy Spirit, &c. DRAKELOW. DERBYSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR ROGER GRESLEY, BART. In the drawing-room windows some portraits of his ancestors, in rich ornamental compartments. LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY. All the old stained glass collected from various parts of the palace, and arranged in the bay window of the great library. Various new shields of arms and badges added to complete the series. 1830. PURITON COURT. SOMERSETSHIRE. THE SEAT OF B. CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ. A large armorial window for the staircase. CHENIES. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. For the altar window of the church, various portions of old glass, with additions, placed together on an ornamental ground. Presented by His Grace the Duke of Bedford, K.G. DANEHURST. SUSSEX. THE SEAT OF COLONEL DAVIES. An heraldic window for the principal staircase. 1831. CHARLECOTE PARK. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GEORGE LUCY, ESQ. The whole of the ancient stained glass for the windows of the great hall, repaired and releaded. Eight additional pannels executed to complete the series of descents. These have all been enumerated in the “Collectanea Topog. et Geneal.” Vol. iv. p. 546. 8vo. Nichols, London, 1837. MAMHEAD. DEVONSHIRE. In the church, the altar window containing sacred emblems on an ornamental foliated ground. Presented by Thomas Newman, Esq. Three armorial compartments in a window on the north side. Presented by Lady Malet Vaughan, daughter of Wilmot, second Earl of Lisburne. In the east window of the north aisle, one armorial compartment. Presented by Sir Peregrine Fuller Palmer Acland, Bart. Two others in the same window, and one in a south window. Presented by Sir Robert William Newman, Bart., of Mamhead Park. Some additions to the west window. Presented by T. W. WYNYARD. COUNTY OF DURHAM. THE SEAT OF THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY. A window for the gallery. CHIPSTEAD PARK. KENT. AT THE RESIDENCE OF FREDERICK PERKINS, ESQ. A large semicircular window for the entrance hall. BARLBOROUGH HALL. DERBYSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE REV. C. H. REASTON RODES. In the vestibule at the head of the principal staircase, a large window, containing whole length portraits, heraldry, &c. MONEYMORE. COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY. In the church, erected by the Worshipful Company of Drapers of London, a large circular window of the royal arms, badges, &c. Presented by the Company. METHLEY HALL. YORKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MEXBOROUGH. Ten large armorial pannels for the bay window of the great dining-room. NEEDHAM. SUFFOLK. Some compartments of stained glass, arranged with various additions and fixed in a window of the church. Presented by Sir William Fowle Middleton, Bart. ORTON LONGUEVILLE. HUNTS. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ABOYNE. Two very large windows for the bays of the great dining and drawing-rooms; containing the descents of the families of Gordon and Conyngham with their arms, badges, &c. on an ornamental quarry ground. ROTTINGDEAN. SUSSEX. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THOMAS BARRETT LENNARD, ESQ. A series of armorial compartments, shewing the descent and alliances of the families of Dacre and Lennard, with their badges. OAKLEY PARK. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF SIR EDWARD KERRISON, BART. Two large skylights for the Saloon. KING’S-WALDEN. HERTFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF WILLIAM HALE, ESQ. Several armorial compartments for the window of the principal staircase. Presented by Cholmely Charles Dering, Esq. HAMPTON-LUCY. WARWICKSHIRE. At the rectory house, a staircase window executed for the Rev. John Lucy. LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY. FOR HIS GRACE THE ABP. OF CANTERBURY. A large window of a foliated pattern, with coloured tracery and borders, on the principal staircase. PURETON COURT. SOMERSETSHIRE. THE SEAT OF BENJAMIN CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ. A window for the porch; subjects in rich mosaic. 1832. DUNKENHALGH HALL. LANCASHIRE. THE SEAT OF HENRY PETRE, ESQ. A large horizontal window for the principal staircase. WELLS. SOMERSETSHIRE. At the palace, a compartment of the armorial bearings of the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells. SHRUBLAND. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF SIR WILLIAM FOWLE MIDDLETON, BART. A window for the principal staircase. HAYTOR. LANCASHIRE. In the church, two large armorial compartments. Presented by the Rev. Elias Ashton. MAMHEAD PARK. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR ROBERT WILLIAM NEWMAN, BART. A large window for the principal staircase; two windows in the corridor; six large compartments of fruit in ornamental frames for the dining-room; six of flowers for the drawing-room; others in various parts of the mansion. BURGHLEY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUESS OF EXETER, K.G. Armorial compartments and borders in twenty-four windows of the corridor, shewing the descent of the Marquess from King Edward I., through the noble family of Neville. BELVIDERE. KENT. THE SEAT OF THE HON. WILLIAM THOS. TWISTLETON FIENNES. Various heraldic pannels of arms, badges, &c. for the saloon. A large collection of old glass, brought from Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, repaired and releaded. RIPON. YORKSHIRE. For the east window of the Minster, several old pannels of arms repaired and arranged with many additions. The necessary funds were raised by subscription, and appropriated under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Webber, Dean. PENHRYN CASTLE. NORTH WALES. THE SEAT OF G. H. DAWKINS PENNANT, ESQ. Two ornamental windows for the principal staircase. ST. DUNSTAN’S IN THE WEST. LONDON. A large window over the altar, containing the figures of the four Evangelists, under canopies: their emblems, and those of the passion, are placed in other parts of the window. A scroll at the lower part is inscribed; “Deo et ecclesiæ fratres Hoare dicaverunt.” A very indifferent representation of this window forms the frontispiece to the Gentleman’s Magazine for 1835. Part II. The tables of the Commandments, executed by T. W., were also contributed by the Messrs. Hoare. 1833. ALTON TOWERS. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY. In the chapel, a large window containing the figures of the Evangelists. Another window above, filled with sacred emblems and tracery patterns. KENSINGTON PALACE. MIDDLESEX. AT THE RESIDENCE OF H.R.H. THE DUKE OF SUSSEX, K.G. A window for the vestibule, another for a boudoir. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. OXFORD. In the bay window of the great hall, the arms of the founder, and of several benefactors, within ornamental pannels. Contributed by the Rev. J. C. Plumptre, D.D. HYDE PARK TERRACE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THOMAS BARRETT LENNARD, ESQ. Various compartments for the windows of the dining-room and drawing-room. GOLDSMITHS’ HALL. LONDON. Five very large circular-headed windows in the great livery hall, with ornamental borders and arms. BEAUMONT’S GREEN. HERTFORDSHIRE. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MATTHEW MUNT, ESQ. One heraldic window for the drawing-room, and one for the staircase. STEEPHILL CASTLE. ISLE OF WIGHT. THE SEAT OF JOHN HAMBOROUGH, ESQ. One large triple window for the great staircase. One window for the library, containing the arms of the Lords of the Isle of Wight. Other windows for the great hall and corridor. BRICKWALL HOUSE. SUSSEX. THE SEAT OF JOHN FREWEN TURNER, ESQ. Some armorial compartments for the windows of the hall. EGGISFORD. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE HON. NEWTON FELLOWES. An heraldic window for the great staircase. 1834. NORTHCHURCH. HERTFORDSHIRE. A window for the church, presented by the Rev. Sir John Hobart Seymour, Bart. SCONE PALACE. PERTHSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MANSFIELD, K.T. Several circular pannels of figures and ornaments. ALTON TOWERS. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY. A vaulting of rich coloured glass in Mosaic for the ceiling of the corridor. A horizontal window of badges and ornaments for the ceiling of the anteroom. A large armorial window for the banqueting hall. ADDERBURY CHURCH. OXFORDSHIRE. In the east window an armorial compartment. Presented by the Rev. N. Cotton Risley. THE HENDRE. MONMOUTHSHIRE. THE SEAT OF JOHN ROLLS, ESQ. Several heraldic compartments for the staircase window. LATIMERS. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF BURLINGTON. A large window for the principal staircase, containing the arms of the alliances, and descent of the family of Cavendish. TOXOPHILITE LODGE. REGENT’S PARK. Four windows for the north side of the Archers’ hall, containing the arms of the members of the society. OSBERTON. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GEORGE SAVILLE FOLJAMBE, ESQ. Three heraldic windows for the chapel, built at the expense of Mr. Foljambe. SURRENDEN-DERING. KENT. THE SEAT OF SIR EDWARD DERING, BART. Three large windows for the principal staircase, containing the pedigree of the family, with whole length figures of their ancestors, various badges, &c. OLD. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE REV. R. HARRINGTON. A window for the staircase. ASHFORD. KENT. In the Smythe chantry of Ashford Church, a large window containing the descent of that family from Customer Smythe, with arms and heraldic badges. Presented by the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Strangford, G.C.B. STOCKTON HOUSE. WILTSHIRE. THE SEAT OF HARRY BIGGES, ESQ. Four heraldic compartments for the bay window of the great drawing-room. 1835. WELLS. SOMERSETSHIRE. In the Palace, for the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells; a large quatrefoil compartment of arms, mitre, &c. ROLLS CHAPEL. CHANCERY LANE. The armorial bearings of Sir John Leach, Master of the Rolls. Fixed in the south window. SWAFFHAM HOUSE. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. AT THE RESIDENCE OF COLONEL ALLIX. Several armorial pannels, for the windows of the dining-room. BELGRAVE SQUARE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF GEORGE HALDIMAND, ESQ. A window for the staircase. GROCERS’ HALL. LONDON. The circular window executed in 1827 removed to the vestibule of the livery hall, and extended by the addition of whole length figures of King Edward III. and St. Anthony, and by the armorial bearings of some of the early benefactors of the Company. RUSSELL SQUARE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF JOHN BENJAMIN HEATH, ESQ. A large armorial compartment for the windows of the corridor. WIDWORTHY COURT. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR EDWARD MARWOOD ELTON, BART. A large ornamental window for the principal staircase. CROSBY HALL. LONDON. In the south windows of the great hall, the arms of several contributors to the restoration of the building. In the north windows, the arms of the former inhabitants of Crosby Hall; these last erected at the expense of Miss Hackett. The glass of the bay windows, containing the arms of King Richard III. and his Queen Anne, with their badges—the figure of St. Helena—and the arms of the city of London and of some of the companies, &c., presented by T. W. COLDHAM HALL. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF ROBERT GAGE ROOKWOOD, ESQ. Three armorial windows for the great hall. PENHRYN CASTLE. NORTH WALES. THE SEAT OF G. H. DAWKINS PENNANT, ESQ. Two extremely large windows for the great hall, containing the signs of the Zodiac with representations of the labours of the corresponding months. The other parts filled with elaborate ornaments of the richest colours. BEDFORD. BEDFORDSHIRE. AT THE HALL OF THE PHILOSOPHIC INSTITUTION. A large armorial window. Presented by Dr. Witt. TYNEHAM. ISLE OF PURBECK. For the church, a window in the style of King Edward III. Presented by the Rev. William Bond. And at his residence three armorial compartments for the staircase window. GRANGE. ISLE OF PURBECK. THE SEAT OF JOHN BOND, ESQ. Twelve impaled shields of arms within ornamental compartments, for the windows of the great hall. WADHAM COLLEGE. OXFORD. An heraldic compartment. Presented by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, visitor. 1836. NORTON HALL. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF BERIAH BOTFIELD, ESQ., F.S.A. A large armorial window for the billiard-room. Various others of ornamental designs for the saloon, porch, &c. SUDBURY PARK. DERBYSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD VERNON. Four compartments of heraldry and ornament, for the window of the dining-room. CHRIST’S HOSPITAL. LONDON. From this date to the present time. Various panels containing the armorial bearings, &c. of the Governors of the Hospital, placed in the windows of the great dining-hall. TORTINGTON. SUSSEX. A window for the church. Presented by the Rev. J. De la Feld. GUNNERSBURY HOUSE. MIDDLESEX. THE SEAT OF BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Various ornamental compartments in stained glass for the windows of the conservatory. GREAT BEDWIN. WILTSHIRE. Several sacred and heraldic devices, presented to the church by the Rev. John Ward. BARBADOES. An altar window. The upper compartments presented by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts. The arms, &c. of the see of Canterbury, presented by his Grace the Archbishop. The lower portions, containing figures and ornaments, defrayed by a subscription of the free natives. CRESSWELL. NORTHUMBERLAND. In the church, an altar window containing subjects from the life of Christ, and two ornamental side windows. All presented by J. Cresswell Baker, Esq. PICCADILLY. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF ... BEAUMONT ESQ. A window for the vestibule, and ornamental glass for the conservatory. NETHERBY. CUMBERLAND. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. SIR JAMES GRAHAM, BART. Four armorial compartments for the windows of the great hall. 1837. NORTH CRAY. KENT. Two windows in the chancel of the church. Presented by the Rev. W. Edgell. PENHRYN CASTLE. NORTH WALES. THE SEAT OF G. H. DAWKINS PENNANT, ESQ. Five windows of rich mosaic patterns for the great hall, and one for the adjoining corridor. TOXOPHILITE LODGE. REGENT’S PARK. In the bay window at the west end of the Archers’ hall, the arms of his Majesty King William IV., the Earl of Aylesford and others, in rich compartments. Beneath these the arms of some members of the society. WESTON SUPER MARE. SOMERSETSHIRE. In the church, an altar window. Presented by the Rev. Thomas Garrett. MARISTOW. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF SIR RALPH LOPES, BART. A series of armorial bearings for the hall windows. CHARLECOTE PARK. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GEORGE LUCY, ESQ. In the windows of the library, nine very large armorial compartments, and nine others in the great dining-room, shewing the descent of Sir John Lucy, Knt., who built Charlecote House in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. This series has been fully described in the fourth volume of the “Collectanea Topog. et Genealog.” Nichols, London, 1837. CATTERICK BRIDGE. YORKSHIRE. In the chapel of St. Paulinus. Five large lancet windows, and a trefoil window above, in foliated patterns, with coloured bands and borders. These were executed at the expense of William Lawson, Esq., of Brough Hall, the founder of the chapel. STONELEY ABBEY. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD LEIGH. Eleven windows in the corridor, containing the various alliances of the family. Presented by his lordship’s mother, the Hon. Mrs. Leigh. BRIDGE. KENT. The altar window of the church, partly composed of old stained glass. Presented by the Dowager Marchioness of Conyngham. HAMPTON LUCY. WARWICKSHIRE. A large altar window (vide Frontispiece), containing subjects from the life of St. Peter, to whom the church is dedicated, and the armorial bearings of the principal benefactors to the parish. At the lower part is a scroll inscribed. “MDCCCXXXV. Hanc vitriam fieri fecit Johannes Lucy A. M. hujus ecclesiæ rector.” A large engraving of this window has been executed by the late John Barak Swaine, and a smaller one, which accompanies a printed account of the window, distributed at the church, at the expense of the Rev. John Lucy, who has very kindly contributed the latter one as a decoration to this catalogue. BELDONNÉ TOWER. ISLE OF WIGHT. THE RESIDENCE OF EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A. Various compartments for the windows of the library and other apartments. 1838. WEST CHARLTON CHURCH. SOMERSETSHIRE. A window for the church, presented by the Rev. W. T. Parr Brymer. OXBURGH HALL. NORFOLK. THE SEAT OF SIR HENRY RICHARD BEDINGFELD, BART. A large compartment for the chapel, containing the Red Eagle of Bedingfeld, supporting a banner of arms, and surrounded by various shields of the alliances of that family. HARLAXTON (THE NEW HALL). LINCOLNSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GREGORY DE LIGNE GREGORY, ESQ. A large heraldic window for the bay of the great banqueting-hall; the series of shields shewing the descents from the illustrious families of De Ligne, De la Marck, D’Aremberg, &c. STOVER LODGE. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SOMERSET, K.G. A horizontal window, ornamentally arranged for the great staircase. CRESSWELL. NORTHUMBERLAND. In the church, two large windows in foliage patterns, with coloured bands and borders. Presented by J. Cresswell Baker, Esq. WIMPOLE. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL HARDWICKE. On the principal staircase, a large horizontal window, containing the arms of all the various descendants of the family of Yorke, from Philip, the first Earl Hardwicke. WINDLESHAM HALL. SURREY. THE SEAT OF THE REV. DR. J. ALLEN GILES, F.S.A. A window for the staircase, with figures, arms, and badges. WINDLESHAM CHURCH. An altar window, containing the figure of St. James, and various shields of arms. Presented by Rev. Dr. Giles. WIMBORNE MINSTER. DORSETSHIRE. At the altar end, three large lancet windows, containing shields of arms and badges, on a ground of rich foliage patterns. Three higher openings occupied by the badge and initials of the donor. These windows were presented by William John Bankes, Esq. At the lower part is the following inscription: HANC VITRIAM FIERI FECIT GVLIELMVS IOH̅: BANKES ARM̅: DN̅S: MANERII HVIVS BVRGI DE WIMBORNE ET HVIVS ECCLESIAE OFFICIALIS ANNO AB INCARNACIONE DN̅I: MIL̅: OCTAG̅: TRICES̅: SEPTM̅O: On the north side, over the tomb of Gertrude, Marchioness of Exeter, an heraldic window, presented by the Right Hon. the Earl of Devon. Inscribed: HANC VITRIAM FIERI FECIT GVLIELMV̅S COVRTENAY DE POWDERHAM COMES DEVONIAE: ET FILIVS HENRICI-REGINALDI QVON̅: EXO̅N: EPIS̅C̅: ANNO AB INCARNACIONE DN̅I̅: MI̅L: OCTAG̅: TRICE̅S̅: NONO. On the south side, over the tomb of the Duke and Duchess of Somerset, an heraldic window, presented by His Grace the Duke of Beaufort. Inscribed: NOBI̅L̅: VIR HENRICVS DVX BEAVFORTIEN̅S̅: HANC VITRIAM FIERI FECIT Aᵒ. Dⁿⁱ. MDCCCXXXIX. HURST. BERKSHIRE. The upper parts of two windows in the church, presented by Captain Garth, of Haines Hill. ADARE ABBEY. LIMERICK. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF DUNRAVEN. Five very large windows in the great banqueting-hall, containing shields of arms, shewing the descent of the family of Wyndham from King Edward I. In the centre window, full length portraits of John Howard, the first Duke of Norfolk, and of his son-in-law, Sir John Wyndham. In the end window is the following inscription on a scroll placed between the family supporters sustaining banners: “The stained glass of these windows, illustrating the pedigree of the ancient and noble family of Wyndham, was designed and executed by Thomas Willement, of London, F.S.A., in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, and erected by Wyndham-Henry Wyndham, second Earl of Dunraven, in love and honour of Caroline Wyndham, his Countess.” EAST BOURNE. SUSSEX. In the chapel, dedicated to the Blessed Trinity, an ornamental window with sacred emblems. Presented by Mrs. Henry Ogle. KING’S BROMLEY MANOR. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF JOHN NEWTON LANE, ESQ. Some armorial compartments for the windows of the great hall. ARBORFIELD. BERKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GEORGE DAWSON, ESQ. An heraldic window for the staircase. PRINCETHORPE. WARWICKSHIRE. At the nunnery, in the hall over the entrance, a compartment containing the figure of the Virgin and infant Jesus. Presented by Miss Lamouroux of London. ST. PETER’S CHURCH. OXFORD. In the chancel, two ornamental windows, and a window on the east side of the north transept, containing the figure of St. Peter. All three presented by the Rev. W. Ker Hamilton. Another window in the transept, containing the figure of St. Paul; presented by Thomas Robinson, Esq., of Begbroke. ALVESTON. WARWICKSHIRE. In the church, an altar window of three compartments, containing a whole length figure of St. James beneath a canopy, with ornamental borders. Presented by the Rev. John Lucy, M.A., Rector of Hampton Lucy. BURGHLEY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE MOST HON. THE MARQUIS OF EXETER, K.G. Several large heraldic compartments for the lower lights of the end and bay windows of the great hall. A miscellaneous collection of ancient stained glass, portions of which were brought from Tattershall Castle and Church, in the county of Lincoln, arranged to fill the upper parts of the two windows. WITTON. LANCASHIRE. An altar window, containing the figure of St. Mark, and two ornamental side windows, presented to the church by Joseph Fielden, Esq. BARBADOES. A large circular window for the cathedral, occupied by a representation of St. Michael subduing the evil spirit. RUFFORD ABBEY. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SCARBOROUGH. Two heraldic compartments for the windows of the library. CROM CASTLE. IRELAND. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ERNE. Seven heraldic compartments for the bay window of the corridor. WYKHAM ABBEY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD CARRINGTON. Several armorial pannels for the windows of the great hall. TRINITY CHURCH. ST. BRIDE’S, LONDON. Three ornamental windows for the chancel. BELGRAVE SQUARE. LONDON. AT THE RESIDENCE OF JAMES MORRIS, ESQ. A horizontal window, and two side windows for the vestibule. 1839. CRESSWELL. NORTHUMBERLAND. Two windows of elaborate patterns for the west end of the church. Presented by J. Cresswell Baker, Esq. CHRIST’S CHURCH, BARNWELL. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. In the east window, a large compartment of the arms of her present Majesty, within the garter, and surmounted by the royal crown. STROUD. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A window for the altar end of the church, with sacred emblems on an elaborate pattern. Inscribed— THE OBLATION OF THE MASTERS AND CHILDREN OF THE SCHOOLS OF THIS PARISH. 1838. HAZLEBURY. SOMERSETSHIRE. An altar window in the church. Presented by Thomas Hoskins, Esq. ARMAGH. IRELAND. In the cathedral, three large lancet openings at the west end filled by arms and names of some of the principal contributors to the restoration of the cathedral. In the north transept, a very large window containing in the lower openings other shields of the arms of contributors, and the upper part occupied by the arms, supporters, mitre and badges, of His Grace the Primate, and presented to the church by him. In the window of the south transept other shields of arms. CHARLECOTE PARK. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF GEORGE LUCY, ESQ. In the bay window of the cabinet of natural history at the gardens, the monogram of Lucy, with ornaments in the Elizabethan style. CREWE HALL. CHESHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD CREWE. A large lanthorn light in the great hall, filled with ornamental stained glass and borders in a style coeval with the mansion. UNIVERSITY PRESS. OXFORD. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR. THOMAS COMBE. An ornamental compartment in the style of James I. for the window of the breakfast-room. CUMBERLAND TERRACE. REGENT’S PARK. AT THE RESIDENCE OF GEORGE POCOCK, ESQ. In the library, a large window containing the arms of the descent and alliances of the family on a ground of rich mosaic. GROCERS’ HALL. LONDON. In the livery hall, five large oval windows with the arms of some of the principal benefactors within ornamental frames. On the opposite side in recessed pannels five similar glass pannels painted with other shields of arms. CASTLE ASHBY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. In the church, at the east end of the north aisle, a window of which the three lower openings are occupied by old stained glass fitted and adapted. The upper openings, executed to match the style of the other part, are filled by sacred emblems and devices. The whole was presented to the church by the Most Hon. the Marquess of Northampton, P.R.S. ARLINGTON STREET. WESTMINSTER. AT THE RESIDENCE OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT. In the entrance hall, one window _en grisaille_ containing arms and ornaments architecturally arranged. Another window, emblazoned with the full arms, badges, monogram, &c. of His Grace, on a diapered back ground, bordered. POWDERHAM CASTLE. DEVONSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF DEVON. In the great banqueting hall, the arms, seals and devices of Philip de Courtenay, Emperor of Constantinople. FARNBOROUGH. WARWICKSHIRE. Two windows in the church, containing the arms of the convent of Lilleshull, Staffordshire; and of the succeeding patrons of this living. Presented by William Holbech, Esq. COCKAYNE-HATLEY. BEDFORDSHIRE. Two windows in the chancel of the church; one of them containing a series of arms of the family of Cockaine, patrons of the living; the other, the armorial bearings of their successors, of the family of Cust. In the heads of these windows are placed the badges and crests of the two families. These windows were presented to the church, by the Hon. and Rev. Henry Cockayne-Cust. EASINGTON. COUNTY OF DURHAM. Over the altar of the church, a window of richly coloured mosaic patterns. Presented by H. I. Liddell, Jun., and Stephen C. Denison, Esquires. ROLLS CHAPEL. LONDON. The full armorial achievement of the Right Hon. Henry Lord Langdale, Master of the Rolls, within an ornamental frame, executed for the great west window. COLDHAM HALL. SUFFOLK. THE SEAT OF JOHN GAGE ROKEWODE, ESQ. DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES. Two windows for the great hall, containing the armorial bearings of several of the descents of the family on a rich quarry ground. LITTLEHAMPTON. SUSSEX. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE REV. J. DE LA FELD. A window containing the whole length figure of St. Cecilia under a rich canopy, with side compartments of armorial bearings. WYKHAM ABBEY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. LORD CARRINGTON. An armorial window placed at the end of the cloister. CAPESTHORNE. CHESHIRE. THE SEAT OF DAVIES DAVENPORT, ESQ. In the windows of the great hall, some compartments of foreign stained glass, repaired, releaded, and extended in a corresponding style to fill the openings. Three entirely new pannels of arms and Elizabethan ornaments, done for other windows. MELBURY. DORSETSHIRE. The whole of the ancient glass in this church repaired, releaded, and arranged to fit the openings of the windows. Three new compartments for the lower openings of the altar window. The whole expense defrayed by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ilchester. RADLEY. OXFORDSHIRE. At the west end of the church a window filled with a mosaic pattern in rich colours. In the south window a mitre and two badges of the family of Douglas. The whole presented by George Bowyer, Esq. SYWELL. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Some old foreign glass of an arabesque design, extended and fitted to the lower openings of the altar window in the church. Sacred emblems, &c. executed for the upper part. Presented by the Hon. and Rev. H. C. Cust. 1840. CORNISHEAD PRIORY. LANCASHIRE. THE SEAT OF J. T. RICHMOND GALE BRADDYLL, ESQ. A large window for the end of the banqueting hall, containing the figures of St. Augustine, King Edward II., John, Baron de Lancaster, and Gundred, Countess of Warwick. The side openings occupied by shields, containing the arms of the principal benefactors to the ancient priory. The upper part filled by the figure of the Virgin and child and by sacred emblems. CROM CASTLE. IRELAND. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ERNE. Two additional windows for the corridor in armorial compartments and frames. ALTON TOWERS. STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY. In the large octagon saloon, five whole length figures of ecclesiastics, members of the family of Talbot, under canopies. The upper part of the window filled by sacred emblems and devices. In the square tower, two windows containing the armorial bearings of all those members of the family who had been Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. STIVYCHALE. WARWICKSHIRE. THE SEAT OF ARTHUR FRANCIS GREGORY, ESQ. On the principal staircase, a large window containing the arms, supporters, &c. of the present proprietor—and shields of matches, shewing his descent from the ancient families of Segrave, Marmion, and Ferrers of Groby. LITTLEMOOR. OXFORDSHIRE. Three large lancet windows for the altar end of the church, containing the figures of St. Michael, the Virgin Mary, St. Nicholas, and the four Evangelists; the general ground of the openings being an elaborate pattern in rich colours, within a wide ornamental border. In a quatrefoil above, the emblem of the descending Spirit. These presented by the Rev. J. Rouse, Bloxam, M.A. In the west window a small quatrefoil containing the emblem of the Trinity. Presented by T. W. CAMBRIDGE. Two very large windows for the ends of the New University Library, containing the armorial bearings of the Chancellor, the High Steward, and other officers of the University, with their badges of office and classical ornaments. Presented chiefly by His Grace the Duke of Northumberland, K.G., and by the Most Hon. the Marquess Camden, K.G. [Illustration: Thinke and thanke] *** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 68515 ***