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.
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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.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
GENERAL DOWDESWELL.
A large elliptical window for the great hall, containing armorial bearings, borders, and ornaments.
An armorial compartment of the arms, &c. of Dr. Moore, archbishop of Canterbury; for the gallery. Presented by his family.
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.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF TYRCONNEL.
An armorial window for the drawing-room.
The arms, crest, &c. of Thomas Griffith, Esq., formerly master of this company: then lately deceased. Presented by T. W.
THE SEAT OF
T. C. HORNYHOLD, ESQ.
A large fan and side-lights, containing heraldry and ornament.
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.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE WILLIAM GENT, ESQ.
Four armorial compartments for the windows of the great dining-room.
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.
For the church of St. George, three large lancet openings; in the centre one, the figure of Christ[10] 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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
SIR THOMAS GAGE, BART.
The full armorial achievement of Queen Katharine of Arragon. Presented by John Gage, Esq., F.S.A.
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.
THE SEAT OF
SIR MONTAGU CHOLMELEY, BART.
On the principal staircase a window containing armorial bearings, &c.
THE SEAT OF
SIR GEORGE CHETWYND, BART.
A window on the principal staircase.
THE SEAT OF
DANIEL GASKELL, ESQ.
An armorial window for the hall.
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.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
SIR GEORGE FARRANT, KNT.
An armorial window for the staircase.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE
RIGHT HON. LORD REAY.
A large window for the dining-room.
In the window of the north transept, which had been added to the church by Edward Beaston[14] Long, Esq., some shields of quartered and impaled arms in ornamental circles. Presented by Henry Lawes Long, Esq., of Hampton-Lodge.
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.
THE SEAT OF
NICHOLAS ROUNDELL TOKE, ESQ.
In the great hall, two armorial windows; and some ornamental compartments in the porch.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
THOMAS MOULE, ESQ.
STABLE-YARD.
In the vestibule, a window containing figures and heraldry.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A.
Various compartments of ornament and heraldry.
THE SEAT OF
ALEXANDER NOWELL, ESQ.
On the principal staircase, a window containing the descents of the family with their arms.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
WILLIAM WILSON, ESQ.
Two windows and an horizontal light for the principal staircase.
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.
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.
In the church, at the east end of the north aisle, an armorial compartment. Presented by James Walsh, Esq., F.S.A.
A window for the Baptistery. The old stained glass belonging to the other parts of the church repaired, and some additions made to it.
A large circular window for the lower part of the staircase, containing the full armorial achievement of the company.
An ornamental window in the church.
In the sepulchral chapel of the family of Trafford, an heraldic window erected by the descendants.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
WILLIAM LEAKE, ESQ.
On the staircase an ornamental window in the gothic style.
In the chapel of the Holy Trinity, a large semicircular window with sacred devices and rich borders. Presented by the Rev. R. Anderson.
THE SEAT OF
HENRY HORDERN, ESQ.
An armorial window in the great hall.
In the church, two cinque-foil windows. Presented by the Rev. Henry Dampier Phelps.
THE SEAT OF
F. H. RODD, ESQ.
An heraldic window on the principal staircase.
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.
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.
An altar window. Presented by the parishioners.
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.
In the altar window a large compartment of the royal arms within the order of the garter, and surmounted by the crown.
THE SEAT OF
SIR SAMUEL RUSH MEYRICK, K.H. F.S.A.
Various armorial circular compartments for the windows of the banqueting-hall.
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.
In the church an armorial compartment, presented by the Right Hon. Lord de Tabley.
THE RESIDENCE OF
EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A.
Various compartments of figures, ornaments, and heraldry, for several windows.
THE SEAT OF
H. VIVIAN, ESQ.
An armorial window in the great hall.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
CHARLES COPE, ESQ.
A large ornamental window in the Gothic style for the library.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
CAPTAIN HOLLINGWORTH.
An armorial window for the staircase.
THE SEAT OF
ROBERT WILLIAMS, ESQ.
A large window of heraldry and ornaments for the gallery.
A window presented to the church by the Hon. and Rev. G. Neville Grenville.
An armorial compartment in the window of the pew appropriated to the Corporation.
THE SEAT OF
THOMAS WILLIS, ESQ.
An armorial window for the hall.
A large window at the altar containing representations of the Nativity, of Christ with the Doctors,[27] 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.
THE SEAT OF
SAMUEL PALMER, ESQ.
In the drawing-room windows portraits of King Henry VIII. and of Queen Elizabeth, within ornamental compartments.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
MRS. AGNEW.
A window in the library with the emblem of the Holy Spirit, &c.
THE SEAT OF
SIR ROGER GRESLEY, BART.
In the drawing-room windows some portraits of his ancestors, in rich ornamental compartments.
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.
THE SEAT OF
B. CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ.
A large armorial window for the staircase.
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.
THE SEAT OF
COLONEL DAVIES.
An heraldic window for the principal staircase.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF THE
MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY.
A window for the gallery.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
FREDERICK PERKINS, ESQ.
A large semicircular window for the entrance hall.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF THE
RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MEXBOROUGH.
Ten large armorial pannels for the bay window of the great dining-room.
Some compartments of stained glass, arranged with various additions and fixed in a window of the church. Presented by Sir William Fowle Middleton, Bart.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
SIR EDWARD KERRISON, BART.
Two large skylights for the Saloon.
THE SEAT OF
WILLIAM HALE, ESQ.
Several armorial compartments for the window of the principal staircase. Presented by Cholmely Charles Dering, Esq.
At the rectory house, a staircase window executed for the Rev. John Lucy.
FOR HIS GRACE THE ABP. OF CANTERBURY.
A large window of a foliated pattern, with coloured tracery and borders, on the principal staircase.
THE SEAT OF
BENJAMIN CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ.
A window for the porch; subjects in rich mosaic.
THE SEAT OF
HENRY PETRE, ESQ.
A large horizontal window for the principal staircase.
At the palace, a compartment of the armorial bearings of the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells.
THE SEAT OF
SIR WILLIAM FOWLE MIDDLETON, BART.
A window for the principal staircase.
In the church, two large armorial compartments. Presented by the Rev. Elias Ashton.
THE SEAT OF
SIR ROBERT WILLIAM NEWMAN, BART.
A large window for the principal staircase; two windows in the corridor; six large compartments[36] of fruit in ornamental frames for the dining-room; six of flowers for the drawing-room; others in various parts of the mansion.
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.
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.
For the east window of the Minster, several old pannels of arms repaired and arranged with many[37] additions. The necessary funds were raised by subscription, and appropriated under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Webber, Dean.
THE SEAT OF
G. H. DAWKINS PENNANT, ESQ.
Two ornamental windows for the principal staircase.
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.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF SUSSEX, K.G.
A window for the vestibule, another for a boudoir.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
THOMAS BARRETT LENNARD, ESQ.
Various compartments for the windows of the dining-room and drawing-room.
Five very large circular-headed windows in the great livery hall, with ornamental borders and arms.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
MATTHEW MUNT, ESQ.
One heraldic window for the drawing-room, and one for the staircase.
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.
THE SEAT OF
JOHN FREWEN TURNER, ESQ.
Some armorial compartments for the windows of the hall.
THE SEAT OF
THE HON. NEWTON FELLOWES.
An heraldic window for the great staircase.
A window for the church, presented by the Rev. Sir John Hobart Seymour, Bart.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MANSFIELD, K.T.
Several circular pannels of figures and ornaments.
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.
In the east window an armorial compartment. Presented by the Rev. N. Cotton Risley.
THE SEAT OF
JOHN ROLLS, ESQ.
Several heraldic compartments for the staircase window.
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.
Four windows for the north side of the Archers’ hall, containing the arms of the members of the society.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE SAVILLE FOLJAMBE, ESQ.
Three heraldic windows for the chapel, built at the expense of Mr. Foljambe.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
THE REV. R. HARRINGTON.
A window for the staircase.
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.
THE SEAT OF
HARRY BIGGES, ESQ.
Four heraldic compartments for the bay window of the great drawing-room.
In the Palace, for the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells; a large quatrefoil compartment of arms, mitre, &c.
The armorial bearings of Sir John Leach, Master of the Rolls. Fixed in the south window.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
COLONEL ALLIX.
Several armorial pannels, for the windows of the dining-room.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
GEORGE HALDIMAND, ESQ.
A window for the staircase.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
JOHN BENJAMIN HEATH, ESQ.
A large armorial compartment for the windows of the corridor.
THE SEAT OF
SIR EDWARD MARWOOD ELTON, BART.
A large ornamental window for the principal staircase.
In the south windows of the great hall, the arms of several contributors to the restoration of the[47] 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.
THE SEAT OF
ROBERT GAGE ROOKWOOD, ESQ.
Three armorial windows for the great hall.
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.
AT THE HALL OF
THE PHILOSOPHIC INSTITUTION.
A large armorial window. Presented by Dr. Witt.
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.
THE SEAT OF
JOHN BOND, ESQ.
Twelve impaled shields of arms within ornamental compartments, for the windows of the great hall.
An heraldic compartment. Presented by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, visitor.
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.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. LORD VERNON.
Four compartments of heraldry and ornament, for the window of the dining-room.
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.
A window for the church. Presented by the Rev. J. De la Feld.
THE SEAT OF
BARONESS ROTHSCHILD.
Various ornamental compartments in stained glass for the windows of the conservatory.
Several sacred and heraldic devices, presented to the church by the Rev. John Ward.
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.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
... BEAUMONT ESQ.
A window for the vestibule, and ornamental glass for the conservatory.
THE SEAT OF THE
RIGHT HON. SIR JAMES GRAHAM, BART.
Four armorial compartments for the windows of the great hall.
Two windows in the chancel of the church. Presented by the Rev. W. Edgell.
THE SEAT OF
G. H. DAWKINS PENNANT, ESQ.
Five windows of rich mosaic patterns for the great hall, and one for the adjoining corridor.
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.
In the church, an altar window. Presented by the Rev. Thomas Garrett.
THE SEAT OF
SIR RALPH LOPES, BART.
A series of armorial bearings for the hall windows.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE LUCY, ESQ.
In the windows of the library, nine very large armorial compartments, and nine others in the great[53] 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.
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.
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.
The altar window of the church, partly composed of old stained glass. Presented by the Dowager Marchioness of Conyngham.
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.
THE RESIDENCE OF
EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A.
Various compartments for the windows of the library and other apartments.
A window for the church, presented by the Rev. W. T. Parr Brymer.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SOMERSET, K.G.
A horizontal window, ornamentally arranged for the great staircase.
In the church, two large windows in foliage patterns, with coloured bands and borders. Presented by J. Cresswell Baker, Esq.
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.
THE SEAT OF
THE REV. DR. J. ALLEN GILES, F.S.A.
A window for the staircase, with figures, arms, and badges.
An altar window, containing the figure of St. James, and various shields of arms. Presented by Rev. Dr. Giles.
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.
The upper parts of two windows in the church, presented by Captain Garth, of Haines Hill.
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.”
In the chapel, dedicated to the Blessed Trinity, an ornamental window with sacred emblems. Presented by Mrs. Henry Ogle.
THE SEAT OF
JOHN NEWTON LANE, ESQ.
Some armorial compartments for the windows of the great hall.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE DAWSON, ESQ.
An heraldic window for the staircase.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An altar window, containing the figure of St. Mark, and two ornamental side windows, presented to the church by Joseph Fielden, Esq.
A large circular window for the cathedral, occupied by a representation of St. Michael subduing the evil spirit.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SCARBOROUGH.
Two heraldic compartments for the windows of the library.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ERNE.
Seven heraldic compartments for the bay window of the corridor.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. LORD CARRINGTON.
Several armorial pannels for the windows of the great hall.
Three ornamental windows for the chancel.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
JAMES MORRIS, ESQ.
A horizontal window, and two side windows for the vestibule.
Two windows of elaborate patterns for the west end of the church. Presented by J. Cresswell Baker, Esq.
In the east window, a large compartment of the arms of her present Majesty, within the garter, and surmounted by the royal crown.
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.
An altar window in the church. Presented by Thomas Hoskins, Esq.
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.
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.
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.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
MR. THOMAS COMBE.
An ornamental compartment in the style of James I. for the window of the breakfast-room.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over the altar of the church, a window of richly coloured mosaic patterns. Presented by H. I. Liddell, Jun., and Stephen C. Denison, Esquires.
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.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. LORD CARRINGTON.
An armorial window placed at the end of the cloister.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ERNE.
Two additional windows for the corridor in armorial compartments and frames.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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