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The East Window
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East Window possibly made by Willliam Wailes of Newcastle-upon- Tyne c. 1850.
3-light window. Central light has standing figure of Christ as Saviour of the World, painted inscription below: SALVATOR MUNDI ; outer lights have ornamental patterns with almond-shaped medallion. In left medallion symbol of Christ-the-Lamb bearing a flag with the cross - in the right medallion a dove descending symbolising the Holy Spirit. In the quatrefoil at the head of the window a triangle symbolising the Trinity. |
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East window side panel. Note oak leaves and acorns which are around each panel. (The effects of the uses of borax can be seen on the right hand side border and other places.) |
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This picture shows the deterioration of the East window due to the use of borax in its manufacture. The use of this technique enabled the glass to be fired at a lower temperature - which saved money, but it was discovered too late that the borax did not fix the paint on the glass, so over time condensation has washed it off. |
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