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window is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Lambert M.A.
B.C.L., Vicar of the Parish 1872 to 1878. He was born 17th
September 1834 and died on 25th January 1901. The striking
figures in this window were designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones,
the glazing being made by Morris & Co.
Diagonally across the lights of the window, written in Latin,
are the first and second verses of the twelfth chapter of
Hebrews. The figures represent St. George, St. Nicholas,
St. Lambert and St. Martin.
St. George is from the dedication of the Chapel to St. George
and Mr. Lambert’s efforts in promoting its restoration,
as well as in the building of St. George’s Church,
Glascote. St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, chosen
because of Mr. Lambert’s love of children and his
pioneering work in education. St. Lambert, chosen because
his saints day, 17th September, was also Brooke Lambert’s
birthday. St. Lambert was bishop of Maestricht and was martyred
because of his outspoken denunciation of vices of his day.
St. Martin, the champion and protector of the poor, was
famed for his charity.
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