Brief description: Black and white photograph of a stained glass window depicting a galleon in sail. Window is a memorial window for author Kenneth Grahame
The photograph is of a single light window depicting a galleon in sail. The window is dedicated to Kenneth Grahame, author of Wind in the Willows, and alumni of St Edwards School, Oxford. Also inscribed are 'The walls were of jasper' a phrase from Kenneth Grahame's short story 'Its Walls Were as of Jasper' a chapter in his book Dream Days, which describes a fantastical walled town conjured from childhood imagination, reflecting Grahame's themes of childhood wonder and dreams, similar to his famous The Golden Age. The window was designed 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: Photographic material photograph
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 1
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 280 mm, Width: 279 mm
Inscription: Kenneth Grahame 1868-1875
Original location: Memorial Chapel, St Edward's School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source:
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.16.112a
