St
John's Church, Ainsdale
St
John's Church, Ainsdale
Stained Glass Windows - Holy Mother & Child
"The
Mother and Holy Child" Window has been designed by Mr James Hogan and executed
by the famous firm of James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd. Click on the
window to see a larger version (182k)
In the centre light we see, in rich and sparkling colours, a figure of the Virgin Mary with the Holy Child in her arms. In the light on the left there is a representation of the adoration of the Shepherds with the text, "The word was made flesh" (John 1:14) placed above. The light on the right shows the boy Jesus in the carpenter's shop at Nazereth with His mother busy at work, while Joseph stands near. Above the scene there is the text "The child grew and waxed strong in Spirit" (Luke 1:80) The inscription reads as follows "The window was erected in loving memory of Henry and Annie Preston Peak faithful worshippers in this church by their daughter Gladys Peak in 1947".
The window was unveiled by Miss Gladys Peak and dedicated by the Vicar, the Rev. Anthony Dixon at 11am on Sunday 11 October, 1947.
The use of the quote in the right pane is unusual as Luke 1 v.80 refers to St. John the Baptist and not Jesus.
Page Last Updated: December 1, 2002
