Brief description: Design for a single light stained glass window depicting the arms of King Athelstan
Proposed stained glass window for the King Athelstan Millenary Window in Kingston Town Hall. Depicting the heraldic arms of the king, against a silver stained diamond quarry background. King Athelstan (c. 894-939) is regarded as the first king of England, after conquering the Viking stronghold of York and centralising the government. 1924 marked one thousand years since his reign. 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: 4.1924
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 170 mm, Width: 272 mm
Inscription: centre THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED TO COMMORATE (sic) THE MILLENARY OF KING ATHELSTAN FIRST KING OF ALL ENGLAND WHO WAS CROWNED AT KINGSTON
Original location: Kingston Town Hall, Kingston, London
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:2024.14.32
