As a fellow StopfordianI, Helen Clapcott's paintings bring back memories of Stockport as it was. Before reading your post I didn't know about her. Unfortunately I won't be able to see the exhibition, as I live in France, but I shall look out for her work in future. Thanks for the discovery Jane.
At the other end of the height spectrum the doctor at the clinic did some rule of thumb measurement on my toddler daughter and announced she would attain the height of 4'11' (about the doctor's own height) which surprised me. As an adult my daughter is around 5'5".
Another helping of gorgeous pictures to illuminate your text. Thank you for the beauty you expose us all to each Sunday.
Despite living near & attending SS Peter & Paul RC church intermittently, I only became aware of Margaret A Rope’s stunning Arts & Crafts stained glass windows via Women’s Hour. I remember the PP one Sunday morning telling the congregation that some yobs had lobbed stones & damaged some most valuable windows - MAR’s.
How sad that a woman of such large talent should occupy the smallest state possible by becoming a Carmelite (silent order) nun.
Another thoughtful post. I was also a very tall child, and I love a high ceilinged-room. Thank you for the link to the banners story - I drank my first cup of tea and scrolled through. Wonderful.
Interesting post. See the work of Annie Mulholland for a current stained glass artist in this great tradition. https://anniemulholland.com/about/
Thank you for the link. Annie's work is beautiful
As a fellow StopfordianI, Helen Clapcott's paintings bring back memories of Stockport as it was. Before reading your post I didn't know about her. Unfortunately I won't be able to see the exhibition, as I live in France, but I shall look out for her work in future. Thanks for the discovery Jane.
An interesting and enjoyable post Jane. Thank you
I love this. I love big works by women artists. I collect art by women, and my walls are full of them.
At the other end of the height spectrum the doctor at the clinic did some rule of thumb measurement on my toddler daughter and announced she would attain the height of 4'11' (about the doctor's own height) which surprised me. As an adult my daughter is around 5'5".
Another helping of gorgeous pictures to illuminate your text. Thank you for the beauty you expose us all to each Sunday.
Despite living near & attending SS Peter & Paul RC church intermittently, I only became aware of Margaret A Rope’s stunning Arts & Crafts stained glass windows via Women’s Hour. I remember the PP one Sunday morning telling the congregation that some yobs had lobbed stones & damaged some most valuable windows - MAR’s.
How sad that a woman of such large talent should occupy the smallest state possible by becoming a Carmelite (silent order) nun.
Another thoughtful post. I was also a very tall child, and I love a high ceilinged-room. Thank you for the link to the banners story - I drank my first cup of tea and scrolled through. Wonderful.
Such food for thought Jane. ❤️
Such a treat! Yes — we must expand to take up more space. Thank you for these beautiful examples 💗
Brilliant, Thank you Jane! Interesting as always!!
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Please is there a list of female stained glass makers - or even a book??
I grew up near Forest Hills NYC so was charmed to see the last photo. Where did you unearth it?