British Prisoners of War 1914-18
This window is part of the Comper series and depicts King
Henry VI and Abbot Richard Harweden. It was given in 1926 by
James Gerard, United States Ambassador in charge of British
interests in Berlin 1914-17, and the US coat of arms appears at
the base with those of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth
countries. Small statuettes represent members of Henry VI's
family and his badge, the red rose of Lancaster, and motto "Dieu
et mon Droit" also appear.
James Turle (1802-1882)
Organist of the Abbey from 1831-1882. The design is by Clayton
and Bell and shows figures of various Biblical characters
including David, Moses, Miriam and Deborah, together with St
Cecilia. Small portraits of Turle and his wife occur at the base
of the window.
Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)
Engineer of various bridges around the world, including the
High Level bridge at Newcastle upon Tyne and the Victoria Bridge
over the St Lawrence river in Canada. He is buried in the Nave of
the Abbey. The glass was designed by William Wailes, amended by
Sir George Gilbert Scott, and unveiled in 1862. The larger
medallions depict Biblical building, including Noah's Ark and
Solomon's temple, and constructions by Stephenson, with smaller
portrait heads of famous builders of history including
Archimedes, Michaelangelo and Wren. In 1948 a picture of the
"Rocket" locomotive was added to commemorate Robert's father
George Stephenson.