Dedicated to the Glory of God and in memory of Frances Darlington. This window was donated by Mr Darlington in memory of his wife Frances who died in 1897. Visit the History Page
Gallery - Stained Glass Windows
Here we have some beautiful photographs taken of the some of the visually stunning stained glass windows at St Laurence Church, Meriden. As part of the planned renovation work (see 'Renovation' page) we hope to restore the West Window.
These photographs show only part of the series of significant and striking windows of the church.
The stained glass windows of St. Laurence Church, Meriden are now the subject of a specially published 70-page book entitled "The Faith at the Heart of England." Containing nearly 40 distinctively taken coloured photographs and accompanying text, the book has been compiled by the Revd. Michael H. Dawkins, Rector of the Parish, 1985 to 2009.
The book is available at £10 per copy (plus posting and package). Copies can be obtained:
* at the Centre Charity Shop on The Green, Meriden, nr.Coventry (tel: 01676 523050)
* at the church (see service times in Notices and Information on this website or contact
the Church Wardens for other times)
* via the St. Laurence Church Wardens (tel: 01676 523475 or 01676 523277)
* via Revd. Dawkins (tel: 01384 893 299 or e-mail mhdawkins@aol.com)
The Bishop of Coventry, in his foreword to the book, writes: "This is a beautiful book about some beautiful windows in a beautiful church. And the windows tell the most beautiful story ever known - the story of the love of God that knows no bounds. As you savour their wonderful colours, exquisite detail and majestic images, and as you muse on the profound words that accompany them, let the story of God's immense love touch the story of your life to bring you hope and joy, truth and peace.....(this is a) precious book....these glorious windows shine with the light of Christ".
Half the proceeds of the sale of each copy will go towards the essential Restoration of the Church described on this website.
The West, or Tower Window: Jesus and the Children |
The Window of the Resurrection Dedicated to the Glory of God and in memory of Charles Wriothesly Digby born 31 Jan 1859 died 9 Feb 1908 |
Part of the Window of the Resurrection He is Risen! Part of the Window of Resurrection, this is the Window of the Ascended and Glorified Christ. |
Part of the Window of the Cross Erected above the altar in 1886, the whole window is dedicated to the Glory of God and in grateful memory of Anthony Bliss, 55 years Vicar of the parish and of two of his neices. |
Part of the Window of the Cross Erected in 1886 above the altar, this main window is dedicated to the Gory of God and in grateful memory of Annthony Bliss, for 55 years vicar of the parish and of his two nieces. |
Part of the Window of Christian Behaviour An Angel holds the words of one of the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. |
Part of the Window of Christian Behaviour An angel holds the words of one of the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount |
The Window of the Apocalypse Dedicated to the Glory of God and in memory of Captain Edward Nugent Bankes, late Queen's Bays; attached Dublin Fusiliers, who fell in action at St. Julien, April 26th 1915. |
