The Window of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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What date is this window?
It was installed in 1909.
Who made this window?
It was made by the firm of Morris & Co. and may have been designed by John Dearie.
Who gave this window?
John Downes and members of his Bible Class.
Is there a dedication plaque?
The window iteslf includes a scroll reading: "The gift of John Downes and members of his Bible Class in memory of 27 years happy work and fellowship 1882 - 1909."
Decription
The figure of Mary fills the middle third of the window. Wearing a blue robe and crowned, she is seated in a richly draped chair. Her arms encircle the waist of the child Jesus, who is standing on her leg. Above her head a scroll proclaims "Ave Maria" - "Hail Mary". Around the figure of Mary the window is filled with small square quarries of clear glass surrounded by a decorative border featuring white roses. In the foot of the window is the scroll described above.