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The Stained Glass Windows

The majority of the stained glass windows were made by Kemp, a member of the Arts and Crafts movement, and by Taylor, who took over the company after Kemp's death.

These windows show scenes from the life of Christ, starting with the Annunciation to Mary (north aisle), the nativity with shepherds (south aisle), the visit of the Magi (north aisle), the Presentation in the Temple (south aisle) and Jesus in Joseph's carpentry shop (north aisle).

The great east window shows scenes from Christ's passion, from the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on the cross, and then scenes from the resurrection narrative run from the south side of the high altar westwards down the chancel.

Two windows in the south transept are of separate origin - the millennium window, designed by Alexander Sidorov, and the Loxley memorial window, designed by Hugh Easton. A more comprehensive guide to the stained glass is available in a separate leaflet.