Lenton
Holy Trinity

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1.The East window

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A memorial window to Francis Wright, one of the founders of Holy Trinity church.

The east window has three tall lights, the centre one being taller than the outer ones. They are separated by a pair of slender round shafts rising from the window sill and terminating with half capitals at the level of the springing point for the arches of the lower outer lights. It is a very colourful window with a profusion of brightly coloured images of fruit and flowers set within equally colourful borders. The text is spread over all three lights:

FOR AS THE EARTH

ALL THINGS

AND PEACE TO

BRINGETH FORTH

THAT ARE IN IT

SPRING FORTH

HER BUD AND AS

TO SPRING FORTH

BEFORE ALL

THE GARDEN CAUSETH

SO THE LORD WILL

THE NATIONS

 

CAUSE RIGHTEOUSNESS

 

ERECTED BY HIS SONS, FRIENDS & TENANTS

IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS WRIGHT, ESQ. THE FOUNDER OF THIS

CHVRCH BORN DEC: 21:1806 DIED FEB:24:1873

Biblical text: Isiah 61:11

2.A single light lancet window is located on the south wall of the vestry; it has square glass glazing set in lead strips.

South Aisle

2a.The 'Timothy Window'

Timothy and
his mother		 Open book

Memorial window to Thomas Adams, also known as the 'Timothy Window'.

This single light lancet window has three panels; the upper filling of the lancet shows a trefoil with two intertwined triangles surrounded by the text: 'Pater, Filius, Sp[irit]us S[an]c[tu]s.'

The centre panel depicts a young boy, Timothy, being instructed in the Scriptures by his mother and the lower an open book (on the pages of which are written 'All flesh is as grass, all the glory of man is as the flowers of grass') within a circle.

3.The Brewill memorial window

'Out of weakness
were made strong'		 Detail of 'Of whom
the world is not
worthy'		 Detail of
'Obtained promises'

This window consists of two tall lancet lights each divided into two scenes, one above the other. Ginever (1930) has provided a full description of the window:

'The subjects are suggested by Hebrews xi and are as follow:—
1. Obtained Promises. The aged Simeon and Anna, the recipients of such gracious promises, welcoming the Christ-Child at His Presentation in the Temple. An ancient tradition states that the day of Christ's presentation in the earthly temple was the day of Simeon's presentation in the heavenly temple, and that his Nunc Dimittis was his swan song uttered just before his death.
2. Out of Weakness were made Strong. Peter, after his denial and repentance, receives again his commission at the Sea of Galilee. Our Lord is bidding him "Feed my sheep, feed my lambs."
3. Wrought Righteousness. Peter and John healing the impotent man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. Acts iii.
4. Of whom the world was not worthy. Paul is here depicted preaching on the steps of the Castle of Antonia, having been rescued from the mob in the Temple of the Roman Governor and General, both of whom are seen in the background. He was for a while allowed to speak, but as soon as he mentions his mission to the heathen world, with one accord the maddened Jews exclaim: "Away with such a fellow from the earth, it is not fit that he should live." Acts xxii.'

The dedication is set along the bottom of the window:

This window is erected to the glory
W.R. Brewill who died May 15th 1897
who died Feby 5th 1859 aged 50 years

of God and in memory of
aged 93 years and of his wife Ann
by their daughter Mary Ann Sharp

Mr. Brewill owned a butcher’s shop in Nottingham, but originally started his business in Lenton. A maker’s mark is not visible.

4.Thomas Adams memorial window

The Pharisee and the
Publican in the Temple		 The return of
the Prodigal Son		 The Good
Samaritan		 Detail of the
Faithful Steward

A two tall two light window, the same style as the adjacent Window 3, with two upper and two lower scenes.

The window represents the proud Pharisee and the humble Publican in the Temple with the text 'God be merciful to the sinner' (Luke xviii); the Faithful Steward with the text 'Well done good and faithful servant' (Luke xix); the return of the Prodigal Son with the text 'Bring forth the best robe and put it on him' (Luke xv); and the Good Samaritan with the text 'Go and do you likewise' (Luke x).

The dedication at the bottom of the window reads:

TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS ADAMS ESQ J.B. OF LENTON FIRS BORN
HIGH ESTEEM OF HIS

FEB. 5 1807 DIED MAY 16 1873 ERECTED AS A TESTIMONY OF THE
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS

5.Lois Ball Memorial Window

Visit of the
shepherds		 The marriage
feast at Cana		 Detail of Christ
in the Temple

The same style as Window 3.

The window commemorates Mrs. Lois Ball and was provided by her sons, Mr. F. Ball (Mayor of Nottingham) and Alderman A. Ball. It was dedicated on 22 February 1914. According to the Nottingham Journal the window 'has four panels portraying events in the life of Christ which introduce the Mother of Our Lord. The first is the Annunciation (with the text 'Behold handmaiden of the lord'), the second the visit of the shepherds (with the text 'A saviour which is Christ the Lord'); the third, Christ in the Temple at 12 years of age (with the text 'All were astonished by His understanding'); and the fourth, the marriage feast at Cana (with the text 'Whatsoever he saith unto you do it').

The dedication along the bottom edge reads:

This window was erected to the Glory of God and to the memory of their

loved Mother by her sons Frederick and Albert Ball 1914.

6-7.

These two windows at the west end of the south aisle are the same general style as windows above, but they are not memorials and are glazed with small squared Cathedral glass of various hues set in lead strips.

8.

A tall single lancet light, with glazing as Windows 6 and 7.

Tower

9.

The window in the south wall of the tower is the same as Window 8.

10.The West Window

The West window has three tall lancet lights with the centre light rising slightly above the outer two. The glazing is the squared Cathedral glass matching Windows 6 and 7.

11.

As Window 9.

12.

As Window 8.

North Porch

13-13a.

Set one on each of the west and east walls of the north porch, these two short single lancet headed lights are glazed with squared Cathedral glass.

North Aisle

14.

A tall single light, matching Windows 6 and 7.

15.Lady Harriett Mary Ball Memorial Window

The Resurrection
and the Ascension		 The Crucifixion and the
Outpouring of the
Holy Ghost		 Detail of the
Crucifixion panel

This window is similar in design to the windows in the south wall, having four panels. It was the gift of Sir Albert Ball in memory of his wife, Lady Harriett Ball, who died in March 1931 and who was buried in the family vault at the foot of the church tower. The window was dedicated on 10 January 1932 by the Bishop of Southwell, Dr H. Mosley, and was made by Heaton, Butler and Bayne of London. The upper left panel shows the Resurrection (with the text 'Now is Christ risen from the dead'), the upper right depicts the Ascension (with the text 'Ascend unto my Father and your Father'), the lower left panel shows the Crucifixion (with the text 'Father into thy hands cometh my spirit') and the lower right illustrates the Outpouring of the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost (with the text 'They were all filled with the Holy Spirit').

The inscription along the bottom edge of the window reads:

This window was erected to the Glory of God and in memory of
Lady Harriett Mary Ball who died March 25th 1931 Aged 66 years.

16.The Boer War Memorial

The soldier going
forth to battle		 The soldier's
return home		 The soldier on
the watch		 Detail of the
Battle of Rephidim
panel

This two light window has the same four panel design common to most of the church’s windows. It is a memorial to the 63 men of the parish who served in the Boer War with a special dedication to the seven men who did not return. The window was unveiled by Earl Roberts, V.C., K.G., Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, on 7 November, 1901 and is signed ‘Heaton, Butler and Bayne London’.

Reporting on Earl Roberts' visit to Nottingham, the Nottingham Evening Post, included a detailed description of the window design:

'The window is in four sections, and represents (1) the soldier going forth to battle, (2) the soldier on the watch, (3) the soldier in battle, and (4) the soldier’s return home. All the scenes are taken from Holy Scripture. The first (top, left hand) represents David going forth to battle, trusting in the righteousness of his cause, eschewing Saul's proferred armour (which lies at his feet), and going in reliance upon God. (1 Samuel xvii.) The second (top., right hand) represents Joshua making his sentry round by night in the vicinity of Jericho, and confronted by the Angel of the Lord, who undertakes the leadership of the host. (Joshua v.) The third (bottom, left hand) shows the host of Israel fighting against Amalek on the plain, while Moses, with Aaron and Hur supporting him intercedes on the Mount. (Exodus xvii.) The fourth represents David and Saul returning from their victories over the Philistines, and welcomed by the plaudits of the people. (1 Samuel xviii.) …. The window is the work of Messrs. Heaton, Butler and Bayne, artists in stained glass to His Majesty King Edward VII.'

Text upper left: 'David going forth to slay Goliath'

Text upper right: 'Joshua on the watch before Jericho'

Text lower left: 'The battle of Rephidim'

Text lower right: 'The return of David and Saul'

Across the bottom edge: 'DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI' (It is a sweet and fitting thing to die for one’s country - from the Ode to Horace)

On the sill below the window is a long brass plaque with the names of the seven men who gave their lives:

ERECTED IN HONOUR OF 63 MEN WHO FROM THIS PARISH WENT FORTH TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1900-2,
AND IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHO FELL IN THEIR COUNTRY’S SERVICE:

PTE SAMUEL ROBINSON, 2ND. COLDSTREAM GUARDS

  

PTE EDGAR HALLATT, 1ST. DERBYS. (SHERWOOD FORESTERS)

PTE GEORGE KING, 1ST ROYAL SCOTS

  

PTE BERTIE HALLATT, 4TH LINCOLNS>

PTE HERBERT J. WOODFORD, 2ND. LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS

  

PTE JOHN HAYES, 4TH DERBYS

SAPPER JOHN R. ROE, ROYAL ENGINEERS

THIS WINDOW WAS UNVEILED BY FIELD MARSHALL EARL ROBERTS, V.C., K.G. NOVEMBER 1901.

17.The Henry Kirk Memorial Window

The Good
Shepherd		 The Good
Samaritan		 St Lawrence The Talents

The same four panel style as the other memorial windows. The panels represent the Good Shepherd, the Good Samaritan, the Talents, and St. Lawrence, bearing the grid-iron, the instrument of his torture.

Henry Kirk left £500 to the National Schools.

The dedication along the bottom edge reads:

To the Glory of God and in Memory of Henry Kirk who died April 10th 1911
This window is erected by his loving sister Annie Carver

18-19.Two short single lights with small squared Cathedral glass in lead strips.

Above the west gallery is a large screen filling the west wall. It is half stained with the upper section and the arch filled with plain squared glazing set in lead strips. It transfers light from the large window in the west wall (Window 10) on the first floor of the tower. 

In the west wall set high in the arch over the glass screen at the rear of the gallery are seven single lancet lights with the one in the centre the tallest and the three each side reducing in height to form a triangular arrangement. All are glazed with squared cathedral glass predominantly green/yellow in colour. Over the chancel arch a small single lancet light of the same design is located high in the apex.