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| CB-17 |
| Great East Window – Alexander, Bell, Ellis, Hyslop Memorial Window |
| stained-glass | window |
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“St Andrew's Call” and “History of Christianity at Hexham”
The six large lights are divided into nine figure panels, set in a ground of quarries painted in grisaille and decorated with a foliated design of early English character. The decorative scheme consists of deep coloured pictures relieved upon a white ground to which they are united by the lines of varied greens and browns made by stems and foliage; with here and there a brilliant note of red made by clusters of berries.
The tone of colour selected is low and rich rather than bright. The figures are about life-size; a scale which is not by any means too large to suit the architectural scale of the Abbey Church.
The three upper lights are devoted to The Calling of St Andrew, the great Missionary Apostle, and the patron of a church itself the result of missionary enterprise.
The three lower lights have Christ as the prominent Figure and show three episodes in the history of Hexham Abbey. These scenes, illustrative of the progress of Christianity at Hexham, lead up to three large figures of Christ.
In the bottom right corner of each of the three upper lights is “H.T.BOSDET 1905”
In the bottom right corner of the lower right light: “THESE WINDOWS WERE DESIGNED & EXECUTED | BY H.T.BOSDET. OF INGLEWOOD STUDIO | GROVE PARK TERRACE CHISWICK, LONDON. 1905”
See also Bosdet DVD [HEXAB9262]. |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
All six windows were dedicated on July 23rd 1905 by the Venerable Archdeacon Madden, Canon Savage's predecessor at Barrow.
The windows are memorials to different individuals. The three upper lights are in memory of William and Jane ELLIS, erected by their son Thomas and his sisters Emma and Mrs. Ann McComb. The left light of the lower tier was erected by Mrs. Ann Hyslop in memory of her husband John HYSLOP and their son Andrew. The centre light is to the memory of George Hogarth BELL, erected by his widow Katharine and his brother Henry. The right light, in memory of William and Elizabeth ALEXANDER and their daughter Dorothy, was erected by their sons Joseph, William and Uttrick, and their daughter Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Jameson.
“In affectionate remembrance of William ELLIS who d. 5 Apr. 1882 aged 77 yrs. Also of Anne his wife who d. 20 Apr. 1888 aged 83 yrs. Also of their daughter Emma who d. 29 July 1920 in her 76th yr. Also of their only son Thomas who d. 13 Aug. 1920 in his 74th yr.” [Inscription at cemetery 22/4]
From burial register: 2636; Ellis, William; Painter & glazier; 77; Hall Stile Bank; 8 Apr 1882; H.C.Barker; A383;
3295; Ellis, Jane; Widow; 83; Hall Stile Bank; 23 Apr 1888; H.C.Barker; A383 |
| Chancel/East Wall |
Diocesan Faculty 18.12.1903. NRO ref.: 1875 no.236.
Faculty application 29 August 1904: To insert six stained-glass windows in the east wall. Faculty reg. no.1, Faculty no.220, 29.8.1904. NRO EP.184/80. Hex. Parish Mag. Sep. 1904, p.66. Northumberland Record Office, Acc. NRO 3064; Ref. EP. 184/1–262.
1922. 27th day of March. … 2. To place on the East wall of the Chancel a tablet of brass in memory of William and Ann Ellis. Faculty reg. no.1. Faculty no.791A. NRO EP.184/80. “No trace of the brass. The upper lights of the Great East Window are in memory of William and Jane Ellis.” [CND, 30.3.2003.]
1995, 2 Oct. Repairs to two stained glass windows, replacing like with like: … 2. the Alexander Memorial Window, being the South light of the Great East Window. Faculty reg. no.4. Confirmatory faculty no.4729.
‘Hexham Cemetery’ p.35 |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |
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| CB-17 | E7 |
| Great East Window – top-left |
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St Andrew is also depicted in painted panels: HEXAB133.24, HEXAB203.14, & HEXAB213.10; and in other windows: HEXAB1417, HEXAB1418.1, & HEXAB1418.5 (& HEXAB1407.2 & HEXAB1407.3)
St Peter is also depicted in two painted panels: HEXAB203.7 & HEXAB213.9; and six times in other windows: HEXAB1405, HEXAB1418.1 (twice), HEXAB1418.3, HEXAB1418.5, & HEXAB1423 |
| On the left is the calling of St Andrew and St Peter. The Saviour is dressed in a brilliant white robe, His brightness contrasted with the darkness above, typifying the coming of the Light. Inscription across the foot: “Follow Me” and very small at bottom right: “H.T.BOSDET 1905”. |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
| Unveiled by Mrs McComb in memory of William and Jane Ellis, erected by their son Thomas and his sisters Emma and Mrs Ann McComb. |
| Chancel/East Wall |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |
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| CB-17 | E6 |
| Great East Window – top-centre |
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| St Andrew is also depicted in painted panels: HEXAB133.24, HEXAB203.14, & HEXAB213.10; and in other windows: HEXAB1417, HEXAB1418.1, & HEXAB1418.5 (& HEXAB1407.1 & HEXAB1407.3) |
In the centre panel is St Andrew preaching (“The Word of God”). St Andrew is depicted as having landed in the course of his missionary wanderings upon one of the islands of the Greek Archipelago. He has gathered round him upon the beach, all sorts and conditions of men, to whom he is expounding the Message of his Master.
There is the figure of an angel at the head of the central light with the scroll: ‘Go ye (out) into all the world and preach the Gospel’ [Mark 16:15].
Inscription across the foot: “IN THE NAME OF CHRIST” and very small at bottom right: “H.T.BOSDET 1905”. |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
| Unveiled by Mrs McComb in memory of William and Jane Ellis, erected by their son Thomas and his sisters Emma and Mrs Ann McComb. |
| Chancel/East Wall |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |
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| CB-17 | E8 |
| Great East Window – top-right |
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| St Andrew is also depicted in painted panels: HEXAB133.24, HEXAB203.14, & HEXAB213.10; and in other windows: HEXAB1417, HEXAB1418.1, & HEXAB1418.5 (& HEXAB1407.1 & HEXAB1407.2) |
| On the right is the martyrdom of St Andrew. The saint kneels and blesses the Cross upon which he is to suffer. Inscription across the foot: “O Blessed Cross” and very small at bottom right: “H.T.BOSDET 1905”. |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
| Unveiled by Mrs McComb in memory of William and Jane Ellis, erected by their son Thomas and his sisters Emma and Mrs Ann McComb. |
| Chancel/East Wall |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |
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| CB-17 | E2 |
| Great East Window – bottom-left |
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| On the left hand He is portrayed as “I am the Light of the World” [John 8:12]; below this is a group of Romans represented as taking part in heathen sacrifices at the temple of Jupiter. We have several such altars as relics of the Roman occupation at Hexham. The priest stands in front of the picture and brandishes over the victim the sacrificial knife. The worshippers kneel before him. In the background a figure of Jupiter. A thunderstorm breaks over the scene and suggests the impending cataclysm which is to sweep away Roman idolatry. The idea is Christ the Light drawing the heathen to Himself. The text “And the idols He shall | utterly ✤abolish” [Isa. 2:18] lends further to this idea. |
TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND JOHN HYSLOP
& HER SON JOHN ANDREW HYSLOP ERECTED BY ANNE HYSLOP
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| Names all larger and with yellow background |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
Erected by Mrs Ann Hyslop in memory of her husband John HYSLOP and their son Andrew
1996: Protected with 6 mm polycarbonate by B & R Glazing Co Ltd in June 1996 [Rolling Faculty dated 23 April 1996]
2011/2012: All the polycarbonate protection was removed and wire guards fitted by H&R Developments, Caulkerbush, Dumfries in Oct–Nov 2011 and Jan 2012. [Faculty dated 26 July 2011]
“In loving memory of John HYSLOP who d. at Hexham 23 Nov. 1899 aged 75 yrs. Also Ann his wife who d. 22 Nov. 1906 aged 77 yrs. Also John Andrew their son who d. at Hexham 17 Aug. 1904 aged 34 yrs. Also James HESLOP who d. at Hexham 25 Feb. 1878 aged 51 yrs.” [Inscription at cemetery 29/4]
From burial register: 4505; Hyslop, John; School master; 75; Battle Hill; 26 Nov 1899; F.J.Key; B524. |
| 740 × 7000 |
| Chancel/East Wall |
| CND: CEW2 |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |
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| CB-17 | E1 |
| Great East Window – bottom-centre |
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St Wilfrid is also depicted in two painted panels: HEXAB133.7 & HEXAB202.3 (& possibly HEXAB3068.1), and in other windows: HEXAB1406, HEXAB1417, HEXAB1427, HEXAB1431.3 (twice) & HEXAB1431.4
Etheldreda is also depicted in a painted panel HEXAB133.25, and in other windows: HEXAB1427 (thrice) and HEXAB1431.4 (twice) |
| The central window above the Holy Table [when that was against the east wall] represents the Christ as “I am The Bread of Life” [John 6:35]. Below is represented Queen Etheldreda, the Foundress of the Abbey, inspecting with St Wilfrid the plans of the Abbey she is building at Hexham. A kneeling page exhibits the plan which the architect is explaining; while, behind, Italian masons are working at the fabric on a scaffolding. The idea is, the building of the Church leading to Christ as the Living Bread and the Head of the Church. The inscription reads: Build ye the Sanctuary | of the LORD GOD [1 Chr. 22:19]. |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
To the memory of George Hogarth BELL, erected by his widow Katharine and his brother Henry. See also HEXAB1039 & HEXAB2148
1996: Protected with 6 mm polycarbonate by B & R Glazing Co Ltd in June 1996 [Rolling Faculty dated 23 April 1996]
2011/2012: All the polycarbonate protection was removed and wire guards fitted by H&R Developments, Caulkerbush, Dumfries in Oct–Nov 2011 and Jan 2012. [Faculty dated 26 July 2011]
“In memory of Henry BELL who d. 20 Mar. 1875 aged 61 yrs. Margaret his wife who d. 3 Dec. 1892 aged 65 yrs. Hannah Clara, daughter of the above, d. 29 Apr. 1860 aged 4 mos. George Hogarth BELL their son d. 5 Jan. 1905 aged 47 yrs. Henry BELL their son d. 12 Oct. 1920 aged 64 yrs. Henry Hogarth BELL, Captain 4th N.F. son of George HOGARTH and Katharine BELL, killed in action in High Wood, France, 15 Sept. 1916 aged 20 yrs. Mary Margaret, daughter of Henry and Maragret BELL, who d. 7 Mar. 1931 aged 69 yrs.” [Inscription at Cemetery 23/10: see Find-A-Grave URL] |
| 1060 × 7500 |
| Chancel/East Wall |
CND: CEW2
‘Hexham Cemetery’ pp.31–32. |
See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
See also URL: www.findagrave.com |
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| CB-17 | E3 |
| Great East Window – bottom-right |
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| St Cuthbert is also depicted in two painted panels: HEXAB133.1 & HEXAB202.7, and twice in another window: HEXAB1431.5 |
The window on the right portrays the figure of Christ as “I am the Good Shepherd” [John 10:14]. Below, St Cuthbert, a Bishop of Hexham, is represented as confirming the young people of Northumbria; of whom a biographer writes over 1,200 years ago: “St Cuthbert used to go round in his Diocese bountifully distributing counsels of salvation, as well as laying his hands on the newly baptized that they might receive the grace of the Holy Spirit.” A thane kneels before the Saint and his followers gather round for the Laying on of Hands. The idea is that of good Shepherding the young by the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese. The inscription reads: “Exhorted the Brethren | and confirmed them” [Acts 15:32].
In the bottom right corner: “THESE WINDOWS WERE DESIGNED & EXECUTED | BY H.T.BOSDET. OF INGLEWOOD STUDIO | GROVE PARK TERRACE CHISWICK, LONDON. 1905” |
| Henry Thomas Bosdet |
| Inglewood Studio, Chiswick, London |
| 1905 |
In memory of William and Elizabeth ALEXANDER and their daughter Dorothy, the window was erected by their sons Joseph, William, and Uttrick, and their daughter Mrs Jane Elizabeth Jameson
1996: Protected with 6 mm polycarbonate by B & R Glazing Co Ltd in June 1996 [Rolling Faculty dated 23 April 1996]
2011/2012: All the polycarbonate protection was removed and wire guards fitted by H&R Developments, Caulkerbush, Dumfries in Oct–Nov 2011 and Jan 2012. [Faculty dated 26 July 2011]
“William ALEXANDER 1812–1883, Elizabeth ALEXANDER 1813–1902, William ALEXANDER 1842–1914, Annie Mary ALEXANDER 1849–1892. John Henry ALEXANDER 1856–1856, Dorothy ALEXANDER 1847–1903, William ALEXANDER 1889–1897, Lizzie Alexander SMILLIE 1869–1960” [Inscription at cemetery 25/3]
“To the dear memory of Utrick ALEXANDER, beloved husband of Elizabeth J. ALEXANDER b. at Hexham 6 Oct. 1851, d. 3 June 1912 and of Elizabeth Jackson ALEXANDER his wife b. 30 Aug. 1870, d. 13 Jan. 1955 The burial place of Utrick and Elizabeth J. ALEXANDER of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.” [Inscription at cemetery 26/1]
From burial register: 2738; Alexander, William; Watchmaker & jeweller; 71; Fore Street; 11 Feb 1883; J.M.Russell; B355
4848; Alexander, Elizabeth; Widow; 89; Temperley Place; 1 Dec 1902; E.Sidney Savage; B355
3776; Alexander, Annie Mary; Wife of William Alexander; 41; Eastburn; 12 Aug 1892; J.M.Russell; B356
4917; Alexander, Dorothy Spinster; 56; Hencotes; 6 Jun 1903; E.Sidney Savage; B355
4216; Alexander, William; Son of Wm.Alexander; 7; Doncaster; 7 Apr 1897; Geo.Robinson; B356. |
| 740 × 7000 |
| Chancel/East Wall |
| 1995, 2 Oct. Repairs to two stained glass windows, replacing like with like: … 2. the Alexander Memorial Window, being the South light of the Great East Window. Faculty reg. no.4. Confirmatory faculty no.4729. |
| See also URL: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk |