Brief description: Black and white photograph of a 2 light window depicting St Peter and St Paul. Designed at the Goddard and Gibbs studio, London
St. Peter and St. Paul are two of the most significant saints and followers of Christ in Christianity. On the left, St. Peter holds a book and the keys to heaven (Matthew 16:13-19). Behind him is an anchor and a ship, representing his early career as a fisherman and his later career as a 'fisher of men'. On the right, St. Paul holds an open book and a large sword. St. Paul was beheaded: the sword is a reminder of his martyrdom. Behind him are classical buildings. Blackmore window / 2. 42 x12 / £95.0.0 Ex studio / Gubbins on reverse. Goddard and Gibbs job number LON 3605. (Matthew 16:13-19). Goddard & Gibbs, founded from a merger of Walter Gibbs & Sons and Goddard's Glass Works in 1938, were prominent makers of stained glass for the international market and also conserved and restored glass.
Object type: photographic material photograph
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 5.1963
Production period: 20th century
Manufacturer: Goddard and Gibbs
Dimensions: Height: 200 mm, Width: 150 mm
Inscription: UPON / THIS ROCK / I WILL / BUILD MY / CHURCH / Spiritus Gladius / TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF JOHN SMITH BLACKMORE CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS PARISH FOR FIFTY FOUR YEARS FROM 1903 TO 1957
Original location: England
Acquisition: gift 18.3.2025
Acquisition source: Ratcliffe, S
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2025.4.33
