The Church Windows
With grateful thanks to Franklyn Bovey for the photographs and research notes
Location of windows
1 Window in Memory of Charles Goddard, about 1868
LOCATION South-west corner
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME Healing “He took her by the hand and the maid arose” (left); “He was restored and saw every man clearly” (right)
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, “In Memory of Charles Goddard Died Octr 29th 1864”
Goddard was a surgeon based in Rowcroft
LOCATION South-west corner
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME Healing “He took her by the hand and the maid arose” (left); “He was restored and saw every man clearly” (right)
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, “In Memory of Charles Goddard Died Octr 29th 1864”
Goddard was a surgeon based in Rowcroft
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2 Window in Memory of Thomas Daniel Hill, about 1868
LOCATION South aisle
MAKER Unknown
THEME Mary meets the Risen Jesus The inscription at the bottom of glass reads "I ascend to my father and your father, my God and your God"
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, "To the glory of God and in memory of Thomas Daniel Hill of The Thrupp near Stroud who died September 3rd 1866“
Hill was a farmer and haulier
LOCATION South aisle
MAKER Unknown
THEME Mary meets the Risen Jesus The inscription at the bottom of glass reads "I ascend to my father and your father, my God and your God"
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, "To the glory of God and in memory of Thomas Daniel Hill of The Thrupp near Stroud who died September 3rd 1866“
Hill was a farmer and haulier
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3 Window in Memory of Clara Mary Poynder, 1873
LOCATION South aisle
MAKER H Hughes, London, 1873
THEME Jesus, Martha and Mary in Bethany The inscription at the bottom of glass reads, "Mary hath chosen that good part"
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, "To the glory of God and in memory of Clara Mary wife of the Revd C Poynder this window is placed by loving friends AD 1873“
LOCATION South aisle
MAKER H Hughes, London, 1873
THEME Jesus, Martha and Mary in Bethany The inscription at the bottom of glass reads, "Mary hath chosen that good part"
DEDICATION The plaque under the window records, "To the glory of God and in memory of Clara Mary wife of the Revd C Poynder this window is placed by loving friends AD 1873“
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4 Window in Memory of Anne Mander, 1868
LOCATION South transept, south wall
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME The Evangelists & St Laurence The pictures in the large panes represent from left to right St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke and St John. The top of the window depicts scenes from the life of St Laurence.
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom reads, "To the glory of God and in memory of Anne wife of James Mander who died Febry 11th 1868, aged 64 yr“
James Mander was a local landowner
LOCATION South transept, south wall
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME The Evangelists & St Laurence The pictures in the large panes represent from left to right St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke and St John. The top of the window depicts scenes from the life of St Laurence.
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom reads, "To the glory of God and in memory of Anne wife of James Mander who died Febry 11th 1868, aged 64 yr“
James Mander was a local landowner
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5 Window in Memory of Charles and Charlotte Jones, 1889
LOCATION South transept, east wall
MAKER Unknown
THEME Jones memorial The inscription in the middle two windows reads, "Keep thy father's commandments“ and "Forsake not the law of thy mother“
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom of the three main windows reads, "Dedicated to the memory of Charles and Charlotte Jones by their only child Maria Jones 1889“
Charles Jones had a brewery in Church Street
LOCATION South transept, east wall
MAKER Unknown
THEME Jones memorial The inscription in the middle two windows reads, "Keep thy father's commandments“ and "Forsake not the law of thy mother“
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom of the three main windows reads, "Dedicated to the memory of Charles and Charlotte Jones by their only child Maria Jones 1889“
Charles Jones had a brewery in Church Street
6 Window in Memory of Charles Stanton, 1868
LOCATION Lady Chapel
MAKER Lavers & Barraud, 1868
THEME The Parable of the Talents "He that had received one went and digged in the earth and hid his lord's money" (left); "Well done good and faithful servant" (centre); "He that had received five talents went and traded with the same" (right)
DEDICATION The plaque to left of window states that this window was given in memory of Charles Stanton of Upfield, Paganhill, who died aged 67 on 27th March 1863, by his surviving wife
In its bottom right-hand corner, the window shows a bale with a wooltrader's mark
LOCATION Lady Chapel
MAKER Lavers & Barraud, 1868
THEME The Parable of the Talents "He that had received one went and digged in the earth and hid his lord's money" (left); "Well done good and faithful servant" (centre); "He that had received five talents went and traded with the same" (right)
DEDICATION The plaque to left of window states that this window was given in memory of Charles Stanton of Upfield, Paganhill, who died aged 67 on 27th March 1863, by his surviving wife
In its bottom right-hand corner, the window shows a bale with a wooltrader's mark
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7 Window in Memory of William and Ann Stanton, 1866
LOCATION Chancel
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, 1866
THEME Scenes from the Life of Jesus The Annunciation; The Wise Men; The Resurrection; The Ascension; The Nativity; Flight from Herod; The commissioning of the Disciples; Pentecost.; The Crucifixion. The two small lights at the top show the Greek letters Alpha and Omega ("I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end“), and the IHS monogram, an abbreviation or shortening of Jesus' name in Greek to the first three letters
DEDICATION "To the glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of William Stanton late of The Thrupp in this parish. He died July 18th 1841 aged 83. Also of Ann his wife who died November 16th 1842 aged 79.”
LOCATION Chancel
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, 1866
THEME Scenes from the Life of Jesus The Annunciation; The Wise Men; The Resurrection; The Ascension; The Nativity; Flight from Herod; The commissioning of the Disciples; Pentecost.; The Crucifixion. The two small lights at the top show the Greek letters Alpha and Omega ("I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end“), and the IHS monogram, an abbreviation or shortening of Jesus' name in Greek to the first three letters
DEDICATION "To the glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of William Stanton late of The Thrupp in this parish. He died July 18th 1841 aged 83. Also of Ann his wife who died November 16th 1842 aged 79.”
8 Window in Memory of Dr John Badcock, about 1885
LOCATION East wall by the organ
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, about 1885
THEME The Temple in Jerusalem The inscription in the top left small window reads, "Lord, I have loved the“, and top right reads "habitation of thy house“. The inscription at the bottom of the windows reads, "O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts.“
DEDICATION This window is a memorial to Dr John Badcock who was vicar when the church was rebuilt in 1886
LOCATION East wall by the organ
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, about 1885
THEME The Temple in Jerusalem The inscription in the top left small window reads, "Lord, I have loved the“, and top right reads "habitation of thy house“. The inscription at the bottom of the windows reads, "O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts.“
DEDICATION This window is a memorial to Dr John Badcock who was vicar when the church was rebuilt in 1886
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9 North Transept Window, 1869
LOCATION North transept, east wall
MAKER Unknown, 1869
THEME Abraham Buries Sarah Just discernible under the right-hand picture is "Abraham buried Sarah...in the cave of the field of Macpelah"
DEDICATION Only "the field" in the middle light, and "1869" in the bottom right-hand corner are now clearly visible
LOCATION North transept, east wall
MAKER Unknown, 1869
THEME Abraham Buries Sarah Just discernible under the right-hand picture is "Abraham buried Sarah...in the cave of the field of Macpelah"
DEDICATION Only "the field" in the middle light, and "1869" in the bottom right-hand corner are now clearly visible
10 Window in Memory of John and Hannah Biddell, about 1868
LOCATION North transept, north wall (St Stephen's Chapel)
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME St Stephen and The Acts of Mercy The main part of the window, badly weathered, shows the "Acts of Mercy“: Feed the hungry; Give drink to the thirsty; Clothe the naked; Assisting the blind; Shelter to the homeless; Visit the sick; Visit the imprisoned; and Bury the dead. The top part of the window depicts the Stoning of Stephen, the first Christian Martyr
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom reads, "To the honour and glory of God and in memory of John Biddell of Stratford [Abbey] near Stroud who died April 25th 1863 aged 74 years and of Hannah his wife who died February 22nd 1860 aged 62 years“
John Biddell was a wealthy businessman and mill owner, who died on the 25th April 1863, aged seventy-four years. He is buried in Stroud Cemetery. He was the owner of Stratford Mill (a flour-mill) and the adjacent Stratford Abbey, and later expanded by acquiring Cuttle’s Mill at Wallbridge. Although very prosperous himself, he took great interest in the problems being experienced by local farmers and worked ceaselessly to protect British agriculture. On the 25th February 1845 a testimonial was presented to him by the farmers of Gloucestershire, recognising the work he had done on their behalf. A silver kettle with stand was inscribed “Presented to John Biddle, Esq; of Stratford Abbey near Stroud, by the farmers of Gloucestershire for his zealous exertions in the cause of Protection to British Agriculture Tues, Feb 25th 1845”. It was noted that there were three hundred subscriptions of five shillings each. He was involved with local charities, helping to raise money for schools and Stroud Hospital.
LOCATION North transept, north wall (St Stephen's Chapel)
MAKER Heaton, Butler & Bayne
THEME St Stephen and The Acts of Mercy The main part of the window, badly weathered, shows the "Acts of Mercy“: Feed the hungry; Give drink to the thirsty; Clothe the naked; Assisting the blind; Shelter to the homeless; Visit the sick; Visit the imprisoned; and Bury the dead. The top part of the window depicts the Stoning of Stephen, the first Christian Martyr
DEDICATION The inscription at the bottom reads, "To the honour and glory of God and in memory of John Biddell of Stratford [Abbey] near Stroud who died April 25th 1863 aged 74 years and of Hannah his wife who died February 22nd 1860 aged 62 years“
John Biddell was a wealthy businessman and mill owner, who died on the 25th April 1863, aged seventy-four years. He is buried in Stroud Cemetery. He was the owner of Stratford Mill (a flour-mill) and the adjacent Stratford Abbey, and later expanded by acquiring Cuttle’s Mill at Wallbridge. Although very prosperous himself, he took great interest in the problems being experienced by local farmers and worked ceaselessly to protect British agriculture. On the 25th February 1845 a testimonial was presented to him by the farmers of Gloucestershire, recognising the work he had done on their behalf. A silver kettle with stand was inscribed “Presented to John Biddle, Esq; of Stratford Abbey near Stroud, by the farmers of Gloucestershire for his zealous exertions in the cause of Protection to British Agriculture Tues, Feb 25th 1845”. It was noted that there were three hundred subscriptions of five shillings each. He was involved with local charities, helping to raise money for schools and Stroud Hospital.
11 Window in Memory of Alfred John and Harriet Stanton, 1914
LOCATION North Aisle
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, London, 1914
THEME Praise and Resurrection The inscription in the roundel at the top of the window held by the angels reads, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts“. The left-hand figure represents Praise, and the right one Resurrection.
DEDICATION "To the glory of God and in loving memory of Alfred John and Harriet Margaret Stanton 1914 RIP“
LOCATION North Aisle
MAKER Heaton Butler & Bayne, London, 1914
THEME Praise and Resurrection The inscription in the roundel at the top of the window held by the angels reads, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts“. The left-hand figure represents Praise, and the right one Resurrection.
DEDICATION "To the glory of God and in loving memory of Alfred John and Harriet Margaret Stanton 1914 RIP“
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12 Window in Memory of Charles Holbrow, Walter John and Mary Stanton, 1922
LOCATION North Aisle
MAKER JCN Bewsey, 1922
THEME St George, St Martin, Mary & Child St George - "Scs Georgius martyr Xpi....“ (St George martyr of Christ....) (left); St Martin - "Scs Martin" (St Martin) - “Episcopus et Confessor Xpi” (Bishop and Confessor of Christ) (right); Shield under St Martin - "Dum spiro spero“ (While I breathe, I hope). Mary and Child in the top window
DEDICATION “Remember O Lord thy servants Charles Holbrow Stanton M.A. who died 14th January 1914 aged 88 and Walter John Stanton J. D. who died 3rd August 1913 aged 85 and Mary his wife who died 8th March 1894 aged 48”
LOCATION North Aisle
MAKER JCN Bewsey, 1922
THEME St George, St Martin, Mary & Child St George - "Scs Georgius martyr Xpi....“ (St George martyr of Christ....) (left); St Martin - "Scs Martin" (St Martin) - “Episcopus et Confessor Xpi” (Bishop and Confessor of Christ) (right); Shield under St Martin - "Dum spiro spero“ (While I breathe, I hope). Mary and Child in the top window
DEDICATION “Remember O Lord thy servants Charles Holbrow Stanton M.A. who died 14th January 1914 aged 88 and Walter John Stanton J. D. who died 3rd August 1913 aged 85 and Mary his wife who died 8th March 1894 aged 48”
13 Window Dedicated to Children of the Schools, 1877
LOCATION West wall of tower
MAKER Ward & Hughes, London, 1873-1877
THEME Jesus blessing the children; Christ Blessing the Children
DEDICATION Contributions towards the cost of this window were collected by children "those of the schools and others"
LOCATION West wall of tower
MAKER Ward & Hughes, London, 1873-1877
THEME Jesus blessing the children; Christ Blessing the Children
DEDICATION Contributions towards the cost of this window were collected by children "those of the schools and others"
