St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Address
Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmunds, Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LSTheme
Overview
A good range of windows from the 16th century up to the present day, in the form of two panels by Pippa Blackall (2008). Of particular note is a scheme by one of the most prolific Victorian firms, Clayton & Bell, for the nave aisles. Completed in 1925 it is thought to be amongst their best work. There is also a relatively early scheme (1874) from the Kempe Studio, designed and made by Alfred Tombleson, who after C. E. Kempe himself, was one of the most important influences on the characteristic work of this important studio.
Highlight
The Susanna window, south aisle of the naveArtist, maker and date
French Renaissance glaziers, 16th centuryReason for highlighting
Like many churches the cathedral was fortunate to have acquired examples of old continental glass, in this instance 16th century glass thought to have been made in Rouen, France. It was placed in the window at the western end of the south aisle in 1882. The lower panels tell the story of Susannah and the Elders. Above are figures of kings and prophets, with a later addition in the figure of St John.
Comments by
Peter Hildebrand