Stained Glass Windows - St Mary - Somersham, Suffolk - Stained Glass Windows on Waymarking.com

On entering the church your eye was undrubtedly caught by the stained glass window in the upper part of a former doorway.
This was given by Lois Warren in 1997 in memory of her maternal and paternal grandparents, Harry and Ada Robinson who had the Post Office and General Stores, and Albert and Olive Robinson, who were farmers in Somersham, 1874 - 1964; also of her parents Philip and Alice Robinson, 1912 - 1992 who were local market gardeners.
The design for the window is by Rowland and Surinder Warboys and was made using traditional stained glass techniques of painting, staining and etching, as appropriate to the design, in handmade glass.
"The window makes reference to the circle of life and contains symbols of a cross, salver and ewer. These could be interpreted as references to the Crucifixion, the Last Supper and the first miracle at the Marriage at Canaan.
With respect to the occupations of the parents and grandparents, the window displays the fecundity of nature. The inclusion of sweet peas is a special reference to Mr. and Mrs. P. Robinson as it was a significant flower in their occupation as Market Gardeners.
The other flowers depicted are:- Lily of Valley, -Song of Solomon chapter 2 verse 1:-"1 am a rose of Sharon a lily of the valleys".
Solomon's Seal is the Star of Bethlehem. "

SOURCE - Church guide

Type of building where window is located: Church Address: St Mary Church Lane Somersham, Suffolk England IP8 4PW Days of Operation: Daily Hours of Operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM Admission Charge: Not Listed

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