Brief description: Design for a 4 light stained glass window depicting the annunciation
Proposed design for the west window under the tower depicting the Good Shepherd as a boy holding a lamb in the left light, and the risen Christ in the right hand light. Christ carries a pennant, symbolising victory, with the English flag, lending the window a patriotic tone common in the postwar period. The figures are surrounded by floral details, birds, and animals, on a blue background. The design bears the 'Diocesan Registry Sheffield' approved mark. This design was created by Christopher Webb (1886–1966), an English stained glass designer based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He studied at the Slade School of Art and was then articled to Sir Ninian Comper. During his active career from 1920 to 1964 he produced over 400 windows with a distinctive character and style.
Object type: preparatory artwork design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 5.193
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 249 mm, Width: 326 mm
Original location: St Mary's Church, Newmarket, Suffolk
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source: Edwards, J
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.105
