Stained Glass Windows

St. Peter’s Church Brighton has a wealth of windows which are adorned with stained glass. There is so much to detect and to learn about how our ancestors tried to beautify their place of worship. This was done at great expense by devoted individuals. Spending time unlocking these secrets is also honouring their legacy and their desire to honour God.

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.

The Ruth Window

The Ruth Window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's church. It was designed by Hugh Ray Easton in 1936.

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).