Three Gospel Stories
by B. van Cleve
The ‘Three Gospel Stories’ window is situated on the east side of the church. It does not have the deep, rich colours typical for Kempe windows and the halo of Jesus does not show the typical three ‘Fleurs de Lys’, but only simpler line embellishments. Also no Kempe logo could be found. But ‘The Kempe Stained Glass in the UK and Ireland’ states that this window was designed in their studio in 1882.
The ‘Three Gospel Stories’ are the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus and the calling of Matthew.
The first light shows Zacharias, as the angel appears to him in the temple and announces the birth of John the Baptist. The banner reads:
Fear not Zacharias for thy prayer is heard
The second light shows the baptism of Jesus. The banner anchored in the hand of John the Baptist reads:
Ecce agnus Dei – Behold, the Lamb of God
The third light shows Jesus calling Matthew, who is still sitting in his toll both, doing his accounts. The banner floating between Jesus (with halo) and Matthew (without halo) reads:
Follow me
The dedicational text reads:
To the Glory of God & to the dear memory of Emily Hoadly, who died Jan 8th 1862 at 31 & of Edward Monk Hoadly, who died April 4th 1880 at 19 the wife & only child of Edward Hoadly who dedicated this window 1882.
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 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).
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