St. Nicholas Church - Potterspury, Northant's
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Norfolk12
N 52° 04.950 W 000° 53.364
30U E 644619 N 5772315
A Treasure Trove of Modern and Traditional Stained glass windows in this 14th century church in the Northampton Village of
Potterspury.
Waymark Code: WMA5QZ
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/21/2010
Views: 5
from the booklet available inside the church going from the right of the doorway.
BEHOLD THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
a modern window funded by the villagers to Celebrate the year 2000. South Northampton District Council provided a grant .
THE CRAFTSMEN WINDOW
has a Love story behind this given on the occasion of the Ruby Wedding of Mr and Mrs D Holloway married 1957 - 1997.
the couple planned and donated this window to the church, the window took two year to plan and install. the glass used came from England, Germany, France and Poland. and was made by Nicholas Bechgaard. froma a design by local artist Chris Fiddes.It also uses the Holloway Motto [Coat of Arms] 'DEUS LUX NOSTRA ' [Gods Light Shines].
North wall : THE SOWER
a three light window depicting the Sower. dedicated in grateful remembrance to God and the faithful and devoted Band of Sunday School teachers during the years 1897 - 1920.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
dedicated to the Glory of God and in thankful remembrance of a happy ministry in this parish sept.18th 1897 - Nov 26th 1920.
ONE SOWETH AND ANOTHER REAPETH.
SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME TO ME
Dedicated by KATIE SHIRLEY PLANT wife of the Vicar 1897 - 1920
MEMORIAL WINDOW [East End of South Aisle]
Below this window is a Roll of Honour of those who served and died in the world wars
Dedication
TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1918
REMEMBERING THEM, WE WILL BE BRAVE AND STRONG.
THE EASTER WINDOW
this is above the altar and dedicate to the wife of the vicar and donated by the vicar 1920.
THE CLERETORY WINDOWS
In the nave look up and there are ten coloured windows the intricate patterns are subtely different.
Type of building where window is located: Church
Address:
St. Nicholas
Potterspury, Northant's United Kingdom
Admission Charge: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Days of Operation: daily key holder available
Hours of Operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
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