STAINED GLASS WINDOWS



The STAINED GLASS WINDOW in the chancel is by Curtis, Ward & Hughes of London, dated 1901. The inscription tells us it was placed here by Alice Lowther to commemorate the coming of age of her son Sir Charles B. Lowther on 22nd July 1901. Also in loving memory of his father George William Lowther (d. 1890) and his grandfather Sir Charles H. Lowther (d.1894)



The STAINED GLASS WINDOW in the south aisle is also by Curtis, Ward & Hughes of London, dated 1918. The inscription tells us it was dedicated by Alice Lowther in thanksgiving for victory and peace after the great war, August 1914 to November 1918, and for the safe return of her two sons Lt. Col. Sir C.B. Lowther and Capt. John George Lowther. Also of her son-in-law Col. R.W. William-Wynn, and also to commemorate the war work done by her daughters.

At each side of the SANCTUARY there is a STAINED GLASS WINDOW by Powell Brothers of Leeds erected by the parishioners in memory of Ven. Thomas Dealtry M.A. formerly Archdeacon of Madras and Rector of the Parish 1872 - 1878 (d. 1882)

Ven. Dealtry is credited with the introduction of the custom of throwing confetti over the bride and groom at a wedding.

Apparently the practice originates in the Hindu custom of the bridegroom throwing 3 handfuls of rice over his bride and she doing the same to him, as a symbol of fertility. That custom, which later became confetti rather than rice, was introduced in Swillington by Ven. Thomas Dealtry  who was Rector here from 1872 to 1878. He had previously spent his ministry in India, where he became Archdeacon of Madras. He was also Chaplain to the East India Company and through that made the acquaintance of some members of the Lowther family. It was through their influence that when the East India Company collapsed and Dealtry wanted to return to England, he was appointed as Rector of Swillington.

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