Stephen Day

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Church of England country vicar in East Cambridgeshire. Well woke.

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Stephen Day@therevsteve· Feb 3

I've got to say I think there are far stronger contenders for that particular 'crown'! What about this one (Willow, Nottinghamshire, Nicholas Bechgaard, 1998)

Stained glass window depicting a maypole, wound with red and blue ribbons. In front of the maypole, a truly fearsome looking May Queen is being crowed while numerous girls and young children look on.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jan 25

Conversion of Saul - my favourite window. It's in St. Paul's church in Cambridge, and I stood in front of it to make my wedding vows on 3rd Sept. 1988. It's by Alfred Wilkinson from 1960 and replaced a window blown out by a bomb in the Second World War - declared, incidentally, on 3rd Sept 1939.

A stained glass window consisting mostly of a huge burst of light shining down on a group of nine figures at the bottom. The central figure is kneeling under the light while the others to either side look at him. The words under the central figure say "Saul, Saul, Why persecutest thou me?"

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jul 28

Photographic evidence 😆

Church of England vicar in cassock, surplice and white stole, singing and playing a small tambourine. In the background are the usual wooden and stone bits one finds in a parish church, and a rather lovely flower arrangement.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jun 17

This is me, if you're passing... (with alt text) d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f0f7281dadc...

Join Rev'd. Stephen Day (author of Stained Glass in Huntingdonshire) for an illuminating journey through the stained glass windows of Huntingdonshire. In this rich talk, he will explain the stories, faith, and artistry embedded in these
vibrant windows—many hidden in plain sight across our local churches. From medieval masterpieces, via Victorian revival works, to the present day,
discover how stained glass reflects the spiritual and social history of our region.
All are welcome— ideal for lovers of art, history, and local heritage.
Cost: FREE - OPTIONAL DONATION £5
• Date: 18/06/25
• Time: 7:30PM
• Venue: St Peter's Church, Molesworth, Huntingdon PE28 0QD

Stephen Day@therevsteve· May 1

I like this one in Fordham: Jesus has made a boat! (Glass by Celtic Studios, 1984)

Section of a stained glass window showing a young Jesus one side of a carpenter's bench, holding a toy boat (which we assume he's just made). Mary and Joseph look on proudly from the other side of the bench. Joseph is holding a mallet and chisel, Mary is carrying a bowl with a jug in it.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Apr 20

You've heard of #ClergyMaltClub? Now it's time for #ClergyChocolateClub

A Galaxy Minstrels Easter egg in its box with a bag of minstrels in front.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Mar 11

Yesterday's #StainedGlass fun was seeing Heaton and Butler's first window (allegedly) before they were joined by Bayne. Glass in Hawstead, Suffolk.

Stained glass window depicting Jesus ascending into heaven. Jesus is in mid air while eleven disciples and (possibly) Mary his mother watch. The background has some rather fanciful trees, and in the top of the window are lots of angels.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jan 19

The window, in All Saints' church in Milton, Cambridgeshire, which started my love of #StainedGlass The Wedding at Cana (Hardman, 1860)

A stained glass panel depicting Jesus turning water into wine at the Wedding in Cana, from John's Gospel, chapter 2. Decorative panels top and bottom, with the middle panels showing the miracle itself.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jan 13

At the end of the 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (excellent though it is in every respect!) the final wedding scene takes place with a Kempe #StainedGlass window in the background. The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and Kempe only started making windows in 1865.

A balding, white-haired male preacher in black cassock and white preaching bands, standing in front of a stained glass window, holding a large black book open in front of him.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jan 12

For today's #lectionary feast of the Baptism of Christ, this #StainedGlass panel is in Oakington parish church, Cambridgeshire. I'd love to know who made it, but I haven't been able to track it down yet. If anyone has any clues, I'd be very grateful!

A circular stained glass panel showing Jesus, bare-chested, bowing his head in front of John the Baptist, clothed in hairy garments, using a shell to pour water over Jesus' head. A dove is hovering behind them.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Jan 10

Hmm

Sign from a toilet door with a male stick figure over the legend "Male Toilet" above a plaque indicating baby-changing facilities which shows a stick figure in a dress tending to a baby,

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Dec 23

Comparing the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd edition of Pevsner's Cambridgeshire, it's very clear what an amazing job Simon Bradley did on the update.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Dec 12

Here's a photo of it to keep you going...

Stained glass window depicting Jesus (standing centrally) blessing two young women, kneeling in front of him. To either side are numerous angels and children. The background is ornate 'architectural' canopies.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Dec 6

Today's is St. Nicholas' day ( #Lectionary ) Here's a #StainedGlass window depicting him, and parts of his legend, in Landwade church, near Newmarket, by Francis Spear (1966).

Stained glass depicting Saint Nicholas. The saint is standing in a highly stylised sailing boat. In his right hand he is holding three money bags, in his left a bishop's crook. He is wearing a blue and green cope, and a mitre. In the boat is a half-barrel in which are three children.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 30

Today is the Feast of St. Andrew. Here he is in #StainedGlass in Swanwick parish church - glass by Nuttgens.

Stained glass window depicting scenes from the life of Saint Andrew

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 25

Saint Catherine of Alexandria is today's #lectionary saint. This #StainedGlass is by William Morris & Co of Westminster (the other one!) in Litlington, Cambridgeshire.

Section of stained glass depicting Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The saint is facing the viewer, standing on the branch of a tree which flowers around and behind her. She is robed in blue, with a golden crown. Her left hand rests on a wooden wheel with vicious spikes round its rim.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 23

Today's #lectionary saint is Clement. This #StainedGlass is in St. Clement's church, Sandwich, Kent. Glass by William Pepper (1869) The influence of his training with Clayton & Bell is clear here.

Stained glass panel depicting Saint Clement. The colourfully robed figure stands facing the viewer, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding book and a cross. In front of the figure is a ship's anchor.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 22

Cecilia, patron of music and musicians, is today's #lectionary saint. Here she is commemorated in #StainedGlass in Waltham Abbey Church (Holy Cross & St. Lawrence, if you're being picky). Glass by G.E.R. Smith (1947)

Stained glass panel depicting Saint Cecilia. The saint sits robed in red, facing right, at the keyboard of a small pipe organ. Around her are four small angels: one is pumping the bellows of the organ, another is play a lute, the other two are kneeling in prayer.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 19

Today the church #lectionary remembers St. Hilda of Whitby. Here she's depicted not that far from her old stamping ground in St. Mary's church, Beverley. #StainedGlass Notice the 'snakes' (fossil ammonites) in the lozenge.

Stained glass panel depicting Saint Hilda of Whitby. The standing figure is robed in purple and blue, crowned with a gold crown. She is holding a bishop's crozier in her right hand and a book in her left.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 18

Today the church remembers Elizabeth of Hungary #lectionary. Here she is depicted in #StainedGlass in St. Mildred's church in Whippingham on the Isle of Wight - glass probably by Hardman.

Stained glass depicting St. Elizabeth of Hungary giving alms to a beggar. Elizabeth is standing wearing a blue robe and a golden crown. She is holding the robe up in front of her to form a pouch in which roses are visible. The beggar, holding a crutch, knees at her feet.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 16

Today the church remembers Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Here's a #StainedGlass depiction of her by Douglas Strachan in St. Margaret's Chapel at Edinburgh Castle. #Lectionary.

A staiend glass panel depicting Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Margaret is robed in blue, wearing a gold crown, sitting on a throne and holding a jewelled book. She is flanked by two women. In a predella panel, Margaret is shown kneeling at a prie dieu in prayer.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Nov 3

Happy All Saints' Sunday for those who celebrate. #lectionary #StainedGlass in All Saints' church, Elton, Cambridgeshire. Glass by Hartman (1872).

Stained glass window crowded with three tiers of many varied figures all looking upwards to the seated figure of Christ at the very top.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 22

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 18

On the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist, here's some #StainedGlass in St. Margaret's parish church, Leiston Suffolk, by Margaret Edith 'Tor' Rope (1959). #lectionary

Stained glass depicting Saint Luke standing, dressing in green robes, clutching a book to his chest. To his right is the figure of the Virgin Mary and to his left the Archangel Gabriel, comprising the Annunciation, as recorded in Luke's Gospel.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 17

Today the #lectionary remembers Ignatius, the Bishop of Rome who was martyred around 107AD. Here he is, along with Timothy and Barnabas, in the #stainedglass east window of Fowlmere church, Cambridgeshire. Glass by Clayton & Bell.

Stained glass panel with three standing, colourfully robed figures of bearded men, all facing the viewer's left. Two are holding palm leaves, indicating their martyrdom.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 15

Today's #lectionary remember's Teresa of Avila. This #stainedglass is by F C Eden, in Little Saint Mary's church, Cambridge

Stained glass depiction of Saint Teresa of Avila. She is standing, wearing brown nun's robes with a blue headscarf. She is looking at a book which she is holding in her left hand, and in which she appears to be writing with the quill in her right hand. Over her left shoulder is hovering a miniature angel holding a golden spear.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 12

Today the Church of England remembers the 19th Century prison reformer Elizabeth Fry, who died on this day in 1845. She is commemorated in #stainedglass in All Saints' church, Cambridge, by the renowned Scottish stained glass artist Douglas Strachan (1944)

Stained glass panel in muted colours depicting the three-quarter length portrait of a woman in nineteenth century dress, surrounded by her name and dates of birth and death.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 11

Today the church remembers Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking. The #lectionary #stainedglass comes from Otterburn church in Northumberland.

Stained glass representation of Saint Ethelburga. The standing figure is wearing a gold crown and richly embroidered robes. She is looking down at a book which is cradled in her right arm. In the left hand she is holding a bishop's crook.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 10

The #lectionary remembers the 17th century poet and theologian Thomas Traherne today, so there can be no #stainedglass choice other than Thomas Denny's windows in Hereford Cathedral. Glorious!

Two semi-abstract stained glass panels. On the left, largely in greens, a man runs along a path through a ploughed field towards a wooded hill. On the right, largely in reds, a crucified figure on a tree.

Stephen Day@therevsteve· Oct 9

In the #lectionary today, we remember Robert Grosseteste, 13th Century Natural Philospher and Bishop of Lincoln. Here he is in #stainedglass in Great St. Mary's, Cambridge (Powell's 1921)