Guildford Cathedral, Surrey

Address

Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP

Theme

Anglican Cathedrals in England (43)

Comments by

Peter Hildebrand

Overview

The predominantly clear glazing chosen by the cathedral architect, Sir Edward Maufe, is enhanced by his use of hand-made antique reamy glass and selected coloured panels by some of the finest post-war artists – sometimes less is definitely more.

Amongst the many artists are several examples of the work of Lawrence Lee, Moira Forsyth and William Wilson, together with a fine Charterhouse window by Rosemary Rutherford, 1955.

Highlight

South Chancel 'Service' window

Artist, maker and date

Mark Angus, 1989

Reason for highlighting

“Service” by Mark Angus is located high up on the south side of the chancel. Donated by Surry County Council to mark its centenary in 1989, it is a fine example of the style of one of the most prominent and respected stained glass artists of his generation.

The window depicts Christ breaking bread on the left and Christ blessing Mary as she washes his feet on the right.

Artist/maker notes

Mark Angus (b. 1949) studied at Swansea School of Art before establishing his own studio in 1978. Since then he has designed and executed architectural stained glass commissions for churches, private homes and public institutions both in the UK and abroad, with a particularly strong body of work in Germany. He has a reputation for innovative and distinctive designs that relate to the architecture and function of the building.

Sources:
Mark Angus website
Modern Stained Glass in British Churches by Mark Angus (A.R. Mowbray & Co Ltd, 1984)

Highlighted dates at this location

1989 (Go to date search)