The Ruth Window
by B. van Cleve
The ‘Ruth’ window is situated on the west side of the church. According to a personal communication from accredited stained glass artist Clifford Durant it was designed by Hugh Ray Easton in 1936.
The dedicational text reads:
To the glory of God, and in memory of Ruth Major, who worshipped in this church, and died May 3rd 1936. Also in memory of Alderman Richard Major, husband of Ruth, churchwarden of this parish for 20 years, died 6th December, 1948.
All images © B. van Cleve
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Floor plan of stained glass windows in St. Peter’s church Brighton
Other key areas
Floor Plan for Stained Glass Windows
Floor Plan for Stained Glass Windows in St. Peter's Church Brighton. All windows are listed and their site in the church is marked.
The Crucifixion Window
The crucifixion window is situated on the north side of the Lady chapel. It is a Kempe stained glass window and was designed 1898.
The Via Dolorosa Window
The Via Dolorosa window is situated on the east side of St. Peter's Church. It is a Kempe stained glass window and was manufactured in 1901.
Prominent OT Figures
The 'Prominent OT Figures' window is situated on the east side of the Church. This Kempe window was manufactured in 1880/1898.
The Annunciation Window
The Annunciation Window is situated on the east side of the church. The actual Annunciation was manufactured in 1876, the other parts in 1880.
Dedicational Texts on Stained Glass Windows
Most of the stained glass windows in St. Peter's Church have dedicational texts. We have tried to trace the people who are being commemorated and to briefly tell their stories.
Three Gospel Stories
The Three Gospel Stories window was manufactured by Kempe in 1882 and it consists of three lights. Each light tells a different story.
Three NT Stories
The 'Three NT Stories' window was manufactured by Kempe in 1882. Every light is dedicated to a different person.
Mary and John
The first two lights of the Mary and John window were designed by C E Kempe & Co Ltd. in 1925 and 1933, the third light by an unknown artist.
The Peter Window
The 'Peter' window is situated on the north side of the tower. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured in 1898.
The Children Window
The Children Window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's Church Brighton. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured in 1910.
The North Window
The North Window of St. Peter's Church Brighton is situated on the actual north side of the church (the liturgical east side). It was manufactured by Kempe in 1906.
Fishers of Men
The 'Fishers of Men' window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's church. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured 1907.
The Martyrs Window
The Martyrs Window is situated at the west side of St. Peter's church. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured 1901.
Bishops and Apostle
The 'Bishops and Apostle' window can be found in the side-hall of St. Peter's church. It was created by Arthur Joseph Dix.
Ten Small Clerestory Windows
The 'Ten Small Clerestory Windows' can be found on the east and west side of the church. They are from the workshop of William Collins (1834).
‘This project is kindly funded by Historic England as part of the Everyday Heritage - Working Class Histories. We are grateful to them for this funding.’