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The
South Transept window
© Marilyn Tweddle |
Like
the South Transept window shown left, most of the glass in
St.James's was made and installed by the Newcastle firm of
William Wailes, at the time the largest manufacturer of
stained glass outside London. Chester, Gloucester and
Newcastle Cathedrals all exhibit examples of Wailes's
work. |
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North Transept window (right) is seldom seen, as it is
behind the organ, but is probably by Clutterbuck.
The windows of
St.James's broadly follow the medieval practice of putting
Crucifixion scenes on the dark, north side of the church,
and Resurrection scenes on the sunny south side.
Several of
Wailes's side aisle windows are memorials to notable local
persons and families. |
© Marilyn Tweddle |
| An
order in 1939 allowed for the removal of much of the
stained glass in the side aisle windows. Though this has
been a loss, it did much to enhance St.James's light, airy
ambience.
The running panel on the
left of each page depicts St.James himself, and is located
in the Grey Chapel, to the north side of the Chancel. ©
Marilyn Tweddle |
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