This east window presents a Resurrection-cycle programme, moving sequentially through key moments of the Passion and its aftermath: the Deposition, the Resurrection, the Road to Emmaus, and the Ascension. The selection and ordering create a clear theological narrative from death through revelation to exaltation, well suited to an east-window setting.

Iconography and layout:

• Left light: The Deposition from the Cross, emphasising the physical removal of Christ’s body and the solemnity of burial preparation.

• Second light: The Resurrection, with Christ rising in triumph, the composition focused on vertical movement and divine authority.

• Third light: Christ on the road to Emmaus, depicting recognition through teaching and shared journey rather than immediate revelation.

• Right light: The Ascension, completing the cycle with Christ’s elevation and the affirmation of his divine nature.

• Tracery: St Michael defeating the dragon.

The figures are set within architectural canopies and framed by extensive quarry glazing, which balances narrative panels with light-filled ground. The tracery above reinforces the Christological focus, drawing the eye upward and unifying the cycle.

Attribution:

The window is by Clayton & Bell ⓘ and dates to 1870. Its firm linear drawing, rich but disciplined colour, and the use of narrative panels set within architectural canopies and quarry glazing are characteristic of Clayton & Bell’s mature High Victorian work. The clear sequencing of the Resurrection cycle and the reliance on established iconographic models reflect the firm’s emphasis on legibility, doctrinal clarity, and visual continuity within parish settings.