(13) The Nativity Scene – Adoration of the Magi
The deep relief panel of the Adoration of the Magi was carved by Axel Haig. Axel Haig restored Visby Cathedral (Visby domkyrka) in the Gothic Revival Style at the turn
Continue readingThe deep relief panel of the Adoration of the Magi was carved by Axel Haig. Axel Haig restored Visby Cathedral (Visby domkyrka) in the Gothic Revival Style at the turn
Continue readingThe mural figures of Moses and David flank the East Window. They were chosen as Jesus said "...everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the
Continue readingThe brass lectern is in the shape of an eagle on whose outstretched wings the Bible rests. The symbolism of the eagle derived from the belief that the bird was
Continue readingThe pulpit is hexagonal in shape. The deep carving on the pulpit which includes the motto "He that hath ears to hear let him hear" (The Gospel of Matthew chapter
Continue readingBeneath the two gothic arches to the North Transept there is a massive pillar, and on its capital there are fine carvings representing the four Evangelists, each a writer of
Continue readingThe font, on a base of York stone, is itself of Monk stone with an oak cover given by the Parish in memory of the second Vicar, Reverend Robert Bond.
Continue readingThe West Window (3) was designed by Charles Eamer Kempe and dedicated to Rev John Brownlow Chandler. Kempe's trademark wheatsheaf can be seen in the lower part of the left
Continue readingRev John Brownlow Chandler was appointed as Vicar of Witley in 1882. He is commemorated by the west window which was dedicated to him at a Harvest Festival service in
Continue readingThe Good Samaritan is depicted on a window on the south side of the church. In a scene taken from the parable of the Good Samaritan as narrated in the
Continue readingThe Sir Galahad window is thought to be one of the few church windows to show the Holy Grail (others include the Tennyson Memorial Window in St Bartholomew's in Haslemere
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