Victorian

Clayton & Bell

walwyn Sun, 04/18/2010 - 23:34

The company was found in 1855 by John Clayton (1827-1913) and Alfred Bell (1832-95) and continued making stained glass until 1993.

Clayton and Bell’s designs were initially manufactured by Heaton and Butler, with whom they shared a studio between 1859 and 1862. Robert Turnill Bayne, a Pre-Raphaelite artist, was originally employed as a designer with Clayton and Bell. Then in 1862, Baynes joined the firm of Heaton, and Butler, and Clayton and Bell began to manufacturer their own glass.

Coronation of Henry III - Gloucester Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 07/14/2014 - 22:04

This 1860 window by Clayton & Bell depicts the coronation of Henry III in St Peter's Abbey (later cathedral), Gloucester, on the 28th of October 1216. A second coronation was performed at Westminster Abbey on 7th May 1220, Westminster Abbey, because Pope Honorius III did not consider that the first coronation had been conducted properly.

Crucifixion - Holy Cross, Byfield

walwyn Wed, 03/24/2010 - 21:43

South transept window Holy Cross, Byfield, Northamptonshire (undated).

Crucifixion - Whilton, Northamptonshire

walwyn Tue, 08/12/2014 - 19:48

Late 19th to early 20th century east window depicting the Crucifixion by Burlison & Grylls at Whilton, Northamptonshire.

East Window - Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

walwyn Sat, 11/20/2010 - 12:52

This east window at Guilsborough Northamptonshire, was designed by Edward Burne-Jones in 1879.

East Window - Warmington, Warwickshire

walwyn Tue, 11/01/2011 - 22:58

This four light window by Clayton and Bell, can be found at St Michael's church Warmington, Warwickshire. The four scenes show the descent from the cross; the Resurrection; the Ascension; and the Descent of the holy spirit. In the tracery St Michael is shown defeating the dragon.