WORKS EXECUTED IN
STAINED GLASS
BY T. WILLEMENT, F.S.A.
DESIGNED & EXECUTED BY T. WILLEMENT, F.S.A.
DRAWN & ENGRAVED BY J. B. SWAINE
Hampton Lucy. Warwickshire.
The Altar Window of the Church of St. Peter.
A CONCISE ACCOUNT OF
THE PRINCIPAL WORKS IN
STAINED GLASS
THAT HAVE BEEN EXECUTED BY
THOMAS WILLEMENT
OF LONDON, FELLOW OF THE SOCIETY
OF ANTIQUARIES.
[PRINTED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION]
1840.
THE FOLLOWING WORKS ARE HERE ARRANGED ACCORDING TO DATE OF THEIR EXECUTION. THE SUBJECTS THEMSELVES ARE IN GENERAL MARKED WITH THE MONOGRAM OF THE ARTIST.
1812.
CAERHAYS. CORNWALL.
THE SEAT OF
I. T. P. BETTESWORTH TREVANION, ESQ.
The window of the principal staircase, containing the badges of the several Dukes of Cornwall; and other heraldic ornaments.
In the windows of the entrance-hall, shields of the several arms which are quartered by the family of Trevanion.
1816.
FOR LORD HENRY HOWARD MOLYNEUX, DEPUTY EARL MARSHAL.
A whole length portrait of his son Henry Howard, of Greystoke Castle, Cumberland; this is now in the possession of James Wentworth Buller, Esq., of Downes, Devonshire, who married his Lordship’s third daughter.
A large compartment of the crests and arms of Lord Henry impaling Long. They are now affixed in a window on the south side of Aldingbourne church, Sussex.
1817.
PULL COURT. WORCESTERSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
GENERAL DOWDESWELL.
A large elliptical window for the great hall, containing armorial bearings, borders, and ornaments.
1818.
LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY.
An armorial compartment of the arms, &c. of Dr. Moore, archbishop of Canterbury; for the gallery. Presented by his family.
1819.
ERIDGE CASTLE. SUSSEX.
THE SEAT OF THE
RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ABERGAVENNY, K.T.
A large armorial window for the principal staircase; in the upper part of which is an equestrian portrait of his Lordship, arranged in the same manner as the figure on the seal of Richard Neville, the great Earl of Warwick.
A window on the second staircase, containing shields of the most illustrious arms which are quartered by the family.
Many other windows have been executed for various parts of the mansion between the years 1819 and 1838.
1820.
KIPLIN. YORKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF TYRCONNEL.
An armorial window for the drawing-room.
SADLERS’ HALL. LONDON.
The arms, crest, &c. of Thomas Griffith, Esq., formerly master of this company: then lately deceased. Presented by T. W.
BLACKMORE PARK. WORCESTERSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
T. C. HORNYHOLD, ESQ.
A large fan and side-lights, containing heraldry and ornament.
1821.
THE RHYD. WORCESTERSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR ANTHONY LECHMERE, BART.
Several compartments of figures, flowers, &c.; some copied from paintings on glass by Mrs. Pearson, which had been broken.
1823.
MOYNS. ESSEX.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE WILLIAM GENT, ESQ.
Four armorial compartments for the windows of the great dining-room.
1824.
CLUMBER. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G.
Three windows for the principal staircase, filled with shields of arms, badges, &c., shewing the descent of the family; on grounds of rich mosaic patterns, and ornamentally bordered.
TYLDESLEY. LANCASHIRE.
For the church of St. George, three large lancet openings; in the centre one, the figure of Christ bearing the cross, copied from the altar picture in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford; the two side openings filled by shields of arms, shewing the alliances of the family of Johnson. These windows were presented to the church by George Ormerod, Esq., F.S.A. A lithographed print was executed of these windows, but from the carelessness of the printer but very few impressions could be taken off.
1825.
MAIDENHEAD. BERKSHIRE.
A large window for the altar end of the chapel, containing various arms, &c.; and one window for the official pew. Both presented by the corporation.
HENGRAVE HALL. SUFFOLK.
THE SEAT OF
SIR THOMAS GAGE, BART.
The full armorial achievement of Queen Katharine of Arragon. Presented by John Gage, Esq., F.S.A.
LEAMINGTON-PRIORS. WARWICKSHIRE.
At the altar end of the church of All Saints’ three circular-headed windows. The centre containing subjects from the life of Christ, the two side openings filled by richly coloured ornaments.
EASTON HALL. LINCOLNSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR MONTAGU CHOLMELEY, BART.
On the principal staircase a window containing armorial bearings, &c.
GRENDON HALL. WARWICKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR GEORGE CHETWYND, BART.
A window on the principal staircase.
LUPSET HALL. YORKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
DANIEL GASKELL, ESQ.
An armorial window for the hall.
EPSOM. SURREY.
An altar window for the church, containing a figure of Christ, with various sacred emblems. This window was erected by a subscription formed among the neighbouring gentry.
An engraving of this window is placed as a frontispiece to “The History of Epsom, by an inhabitant.” 8ᵒ. Epsom, 1825.
1826.
WADHAM COLLEGE. OXFORD.
In the great Hall. At the upper end a large window containing the arms of the principal benefactors to this college. Presented by the Rev. Dr. Tournay, Warden.
In the Bay window, the arms of the most eminent men who have belonged to the college; presented by the Rev. W. Wilson of Walthamstow.
One of the side windows presented by J. H. Wyndham, Esq.; the other six were erected at the expense of those fellows of the college whose arms are inserted.
UPPER BROOK STREET. LONDON.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
SIR GEORGE FARRANT, KNT.
An armorial window for the staircase.
ST. JAMES’ PLACE. LONDON.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE
RIGHT HON. LORD REAY.
A large window for the dining-room.
SEALE. SURREY.
In the window of the north transept, which had been added to the church by Edward Beaston Long, Esq., some shields of quartered and impaled arms in ornamental circles. Presented by Henry Lawes Long, Esq., of Hampton-Lodge.
THE TOWER OF LONDON.
In the horse-armoury, two armorial windows erected by order of the Hon. the Board of Ordnance, immediately after the chronological arrangement of the armour had been completed by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.
GODDINTON. KENT.
THE SEAT OF
NICHOLAS ROUNDELL TOKE, ESQ.
In the great hall, two armorial windows; and some ornamental compartments in the porch.
DRAPER’S HALL. LONDON.
A very large semicircular window at the end of the livery hall, containing the royal arms, the arms of the city of London, and of the worshipful company of Drapers; within a rich border.
ST. JAMES’ PALACE. LONDON.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
THOMAS MOULE, ESQ.
STABLE-YARD.
In the vestibule, a window containing figures and heraldry.
1827.
SHANKLIN. ISLE OF WIGHT.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A.
Various compartments of ornament and heraldry.
UNDERLEY-HALL. LANCASHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
ALEXANDER NOWELL, ESQ.
On the principal staircase, a window containing the descents of the family with their arms.
BEGBROOK. OXFORDSHIRE.
In the church, several shields of arms within ornamental frames; and at the altar, the figure of Christ. These with several old pieces of glass, containing the alliances of the family of Fettiplace, which had been removed from some other church in this county, were presented by Thomas Robinson, Esq.
BILSTON. STAFFORDSHIRE.
In the church, a large window at the altar containing the emblems of the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity; with rich ornamental borders, and frames.
DALLAM TOWER. WESTMORLAND.
THE SEAT OF
WILLIAM WILSON, ESQ.
Two windows and an horizontal light for the principal staircase.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
A window over the chantry of King Henry V., containing the arms of France, England, St. Edward the Confessor, and those anciently borne by the Abbey, on a mosaic ground. Presented by the Very Rev. Dr. Ireland, Dean.
JESUS COLLEGE. CAMBRIDGE.
THE altar window of the chapel, containing the portraits, arms, and devices of founders and benefactors, on a foliage ground. Presented by William Hustler, Esq.
1828.
CAMBERWELL. SURREY.
In the church, at the east end of the north aisle, an armorial compartment. Presented by James Walsh, Esq., F.S.A.
STOKE-NEWINGTON. MIDDLESEX.
A window for the Baptistery. The old stained glass belonging to the other parts of the church repaired, and some additions made to it.
GROCERS’ HALL. LONDON.
A large circular window for the lower part of the staircase, containing the full armorial achievement of the company.
ORSETT. ESSEX.
An ornamental window in the church.
WROXHAM. NORFOLK.
In the sepulchral chapel of the family of Trafford, an heraldic window erected by the descendants.
WIMBLEDON. SURREY.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
WILLIAM LEAKE, ESQ.
On the staircase an ornamental window in the gothic style.
BRIGHTON. SUSSEX.
In the chapel of the Holy Trinity, a large semicircular window with sacred devices and rich borders. Presented by the Rev. R. Anderson.
DUNSTER HALL. STAFFORDSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
HENRY HORDERN, ESQ.
An armorial window in the great hall.
SNODLAND. KENT.
In the church, two cinque-foil windows. Presented by the Rev. Henry Dampier Phelps.
TREBARTHA HALL.
THE SEAT OF
F. H. RODD, ESQ.
An heraldic window on the principal staircase.
CHANCERY LANE. LONDON.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
WILLIAM PICKERING, ESQ.
Nine compartments, containing, within ornamental frames, the arms of Chaucer, Gower, Shakespeare, Spencer, Ralegh, Sidney, Bacon, Newton and Milton.
SHIPLAKE. OXFORDSHIRE.
In the church, an altar window composed from loose portions of ancient glass, then lately purchased at St. Omer, by the Rev. J. P. Boteler. Two windows in the south aisle formed of compartments of ancient glass from the same place. These were presented by the Rev. A. E. Howman.
A small window near the south porch. Presented by T. W.
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH. ISLINGTON.
An altar window. Presented by the parishioners.
TRINITY CHURCH. ISLINGTON.
A large altar window, containing the kneeling figure of Richard Cloudesley, a great benefactor to this parish, and his arms. The royal arms within the order of the garter, and various sacred emblems on a ground of ornamental quarries. The cost of this window was partly defrayed by a donation from the trustees of the Cloudesley estates, and partly by private subscription.
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH. HOLLOWAY.
In the altar window a large compartment of the royal arms within the order of the garter, and surmounted by the crown.
GOODRICH COURT. HEREFORDSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR SAMUEL RUSH MEYRICK, K.H. F.S.A.
Various armorial circular compartments for the windows of the banqueting-hall.
THE ROYAL HOSPITAL OF ST. KATHARINE. REGENT’S PARK.
A very large window above the altar; containing the arms and badges of King George IV., of the master, Sir Herbert Taylor, G.C.H., and those of the sisters and brethren. In the upper part the arms of four Queens of England, founders and benefactors.
In the north windows the arms of the Lords Chancellors, and the emblems of St. Katharine.
The entrance doors glazed with ornamental stained glass.
The tablets of the Commandments, and the heraldic decorations of the chapel and of the chapter-room were also executed by T. W.
TABLEY. CHESHIRE.
In the church an armorial compartment, presented by the Right Hon. Lord de Tabley.
BUCKLAND GRANGE. ISLE OF WIGHT.
THE RESIDENCE OF
EDWARD VERNON UTTERSON, ESQ., F.S.A.
Various compartments of figures, ornaments, and heraldry, for several windows.
MARINO. SWANSEA.
THE SEAT OF
H. VIVIAN, ESQ.
An armorial window in the great hall.
LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY.
An armorial compartment for the great gallery of the arms, &c. of Dr. Charles Manners Sutton, Archbishop of Canterbury, then lately deceased. Presented by his family.
1829.
EUSTON SQUARE. LONDON.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
CHARLES COPE, ESQ.
A large ornamental window in the Gothic style for the library.
GOODRICH COURT. HEREFORDSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR SAMUEL RUSH MEYRICK, K.H. F.S.A.
On the great staircase, a large window containing the whole length portrait of Meyric ap Llewellyn, Esquire of the guard to King Henry VII.; his, and various other arms and devices, on an ornamental quarry ground.
In the Chapel, whole length figures of St. George and St. Barbara.
LAYER MARNEY. ESSEX.
In the church, two compartments of the emblems of the Passion and of the Blessed Trinity. Presented by Edw. Vernon Utterson, Esq., F.S.A.
HOLLINGWORTH HALL. CHESHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
CAPTAIN HOLLINGWORTH.
An armorial window for the staircase.
BRIDEHEAD. DORSETSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
ROBERT WILLIAMS, ESQ.
A large window of heraldry and ornaments for the gallery.
BUTLEIGH. SOMERSETSHIRE.
A window presented to the church by the Hon. and Rev. G. Neville Grenville.
ARUNDEL CHURCH. SUSSEX.
An armorial compartment in the window of the pew appropriated to the Corporation.
SAXHAM HALL. SUFFOLK.
THE SEAT OF
THOMAS WILLIS, ESQ.
An armorial window for the hall.
COCKAYNE HATLEY. BEDFORDSHIRE.
A large window at the altar containing representations of the Nativity, of Christ with the Doctors, of the Baptism in Jordan, of the Agony on the Mount, of the Crucifixion, and of the Resurrection. The openings of the arch occupied by sacred emblems and by angels in adoration. Presented to the Church by the Hon. and Rev. H. C. Cust, Canon of Windsor.
NONSUCH PARK. SURREY.
THE SEAT OF
SAMUEL PALMER, ESQ.
In the drawing-room windows portraits of King Henry VIII. and of Queen Elizabeth, within ornamental compartments.
GREEN STREET. GROSVENOR SQUARE.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
MRS. AGNEW.
A window in the library with the emblem of the Holy Spirit, &c.
DRAKELOW. DERBYSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
SIR ROGER GRESLEY, BART.
In the drawing-room windows some portraits of his ancestors, in rich ornamental compartments.
LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY.
All the old stained glass collected from various parts of the palace, and arranged in the bay window of the great library. Various new shields of arms and badges added to complete the series.
1830.
PURITON COURT. SOMERSETSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
B. CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ.
A large armorial window for the staircase.
CHENIES. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
For the altar window of the church, various portions of old glass, with additions, placed together on an ornamental ground. Presented by His Grace the Duke of Bedford, K.G.
DANEHURST. SUSSEX.
THE SEAT OF
COLONEL DAVIES.
An heraldic window for the principal staircase.
1831.
CHARLECOTE PARK. WARWICKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
GEORGE LUCY, ESQ.
The whole of the ancient stained glass for the windows of the great hall, repaired and releaded. Eight additional pannels executed to complete the series of descents. These have all been enumerated in the “Collectanea Topog. et Geneal.” Vol. iv. p. 546. 8vo. Nichols, London, 1837.
MAMHEAD. DEVONSHIRE.
In the church, the altar window containing sacred emblems on an ornamental foliated ground. Presented by Thomas Newman, Esq.
Three armorial compartments in a window on the north side. Presented by Lady Malet Vaughan, daughter of Wilmot, second Earl of Lisburne.
In the east window of the north aisle, one armorial compartment. Presented by Sir Peregrine Fuller Palmer Acland, Bart. Two others in the same window, and one in a south window. Presented by Sir Robert William Newman, Bart., of Mamhead Park.
Some additions to the west window. Presented by T. W.
WYNYARD. COUNTY OF DURHAM.
THE SEAT OF THE
MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY.
A window for the gallery.
CHIPSTEAD PARK. KENT.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
FREDERICK PERKINS, ESQ.
A large semicircular window for the entrance hall.
BARLBOROUGH HALL. DERBYSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF THE
REV. C. H. REASTON RODES.
In the vestibule at the head of the principal staircase, a large window, containing whole length portraits, heraldry, &c.
MONEYMORE. COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY.
In the church, erected by the Worshipful Company of Drapers of London, a large circular window of the royal arms, badges, &c. Presented by the Company.
METHLEY HALL. YORKSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF THE
RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF MEXBOROUGH.
Ten large armorial pannels for the bay window of the great dining-room.
NEEDHAM. SUFFOLK.
Some compartments of stained glass, arranged with various additions and fixed in a window of the church. Presented by Sir William Fowle Middleton, Bart.
ORTON LONGUEVILLE. HUNTS.
THE SEAT OF
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ABOYNE.
Two very large windows for the bays of the great dining and drawing-rooms; containing the descents of the families of Gordon and Conyngham with their arms, badges, &c. on an ornamental quarry ground.
ROTTINGDEAN. SUSSEX.
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
THOMAS BARRETT LENNARD, ESQ.
A series of armorial compartments, shewing the descent and alliances of the families of Dacre and Lennard, with their badges.
OAKLEY PARK. SUFFOLK.
THE SEAT OF
SIR EDWARD KERRISON, BART.
Two large skylights for the Saloon.
KING’S-WALDEN. HERTFORDSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
WILLIAM HALE, ESQ.
Several armorial compartments for the window of the principal staircase. Presented by Cholmely Charles Dering, Esq.
HAMPTON-LUCY. WARWICKSHIRE.
At the rectory house, a staircase window executed for the Rev. John Lucy.
LAMBETH PALACE. SURREY.
FOR HIS GRACE THE ABP. OF CANTERBURY.
A large window of a foliated pattern, with coloured tracery and borders, on the principal staircase.
PURETON COURT. SOMERSETSHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
BENJAMIN CUFFE GREENHILL, ESQ.
A window for the porch; subjects in rich mosaic.
1832.
DUNKENHALGH HALL. LANCASHIRE.
THE SEAT OF
HENRY PETRE, ESQ.
A large horizontal window for the principal staircase.
WELLS. SOMERSETSHIRE.
At the palace, a compartment of the armorial bearings of the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells.