Stained Glass Windows....
On entering the Church, one is immediately aware of the beauty of the stained glass windows.
East Window
The Window over the altar on East Elevation was the first to be erected in 1865. The Donor remains anonymous, however, it is suggested that it could be Mr E MacKinley of Leyfield House.
The Window was dismantled and rebuilt in 1890 when new chancel was completed.
Baptistry Window
Window in Baptistry was erected by Mr MacKinley and depicts Noah’s Ark
Childrens Corner Window
Children’s Corner – Filled with glass given by Mrs Mary Molyneux of Staplands.
Queen Victoria Memorial Window
There are several windows designed by Mr W Lonsdale – a small window over the North door, the window nearest to the vestry door, the North window in the Sanctuary,the East Window in the Lady Chapel and the three smaller ones; and the Memorial to Queen Victoria on the South Elevation.
Sir Edward Burne-Jones Window
This window was erected by Mr and Mrs Gunston of Halsneed, Prescot in memory of their son who died age 25. The designs are by Sir Edward Burne-Jones.
Window by C.E Kempe
The most eastern window on the south wall is glass designed by Mr C.E Kempe of Oxford.
The small window over the north door was a memorial to the Littledale Family of Highfield. This doorway was used s a private doorway for the family into their family pew.
Final Window on the south side – filled with glass by Bretheren of the order of free and accepted Masons.
Much of the above information taken from the book 'Knotty Ash' by Gordon Radley.
Edited by S. Thorpe and R. Southern
Final Window on the south side – filled with glass by Bretheren of the order of free and accepted Masons.
Much of the above information taken from the book 'Knotty Ash' by Gordon Radley.
Edited by S. Thorpe and R. Southern