Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria
Address
Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, 7 Abbey St, Carlisle CA3 8TZTheme
Overview
The cathedral has a number of windows by John Hardman & Co of Birmingham, but of particular note is their completion of the east window. The window with its spectacular curvilinear tracery dates to the rebuilding that followed the fire of 1292. The traceries still contain glass from c.1340-50, which was restored by William Wailes in 1856. Below, the main lights are by John Hardman Powell of Hardmans, 1859-61.
Amongst the other windows, the Fisher Memorial window the north nave aisle by Harry Harvey, 1987, stands out.
Highlight
Bowman window, St Catherine’s ChapelArtist, maker and date
Veronica Whall, c.1926Reason for highlighting
St Catherine’s chapel has a beautiful and moving window by the Arts and Crafts artist, Veronica Whall. Created c.1926 it commemorates Anthony Harvey Bowman, a soldier who died in the First World War
Artist/maker notes
Veronica Whall (1887-1967) was a significant stained glass artist, painter and illustrator, and daughter of Christopher Whall, the leading stained glass artist associated with the Arts & Crafts movement. After studies at the Central School of Arts & Crafts, which included instruction by her father, she joined his studio. The two worked closely together, with Veronica’s role becoming increasingly important, including acting as co-designer. In 1922 they formed the firm of Whall & Whall Ltd. After her father’s death in 1924 she continued in business with her brother Christopher John Whall as co-director. The firm finally closed in 1953 upon her retirement.
Sources:
Veronica Whall on Wikipedia
List of works by Veronica Whall on Wikipedia
Women Stained Glass Artists of the Arts and Craft Movement (London Borough of Waltham Forest, libraries and Arts Department, 1985)
Comments by
Peter Hildebrand