Corporal Acts of Mercy

This beautiful stained glass window from All Saints North Street shows the Corporal Acts of Mercy as described in the gospel of St Matthew.

Mary

This is the life sized statue of Mary in All Saints Church North Street. It was rather controversially re-sited up on this plinth when the church was refurbished following a fire in 1997. Part of a mediaeval pillar was removed to place the plinth which resulted in a Consistory Court hearing.

Rood Screen

The Rood Screen in All Saints Church North Street dates from the 1920s, and shows St John and St Mary on either side of the cross.

Animal Tiles

Part of the floor in All Saints Church North Street, the stag and cross symbols I can understand. Any thoughts on the circular 'railway track'?

Statue

Close up on one of the statues from All Saints Church. Not sure I recall seeing a statue of a nun before.

All Saints

Lots of statues and angels scattered around in All Saints Church on North Street.

A is for All Saints Church

This is the Lady Chapel East Window from All Saints Church North Street. It is the earliest window in the Church dating from around 1330. It used to be above the high altar and told the story in pictures, for many who could not read, of the life of Jesus, with the coronation of Mary as the Queen of Heaven thrown in for good measure. Hard to believe it is nearly 700 years old.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday

Mediaeval Spectacle

All Saints' Church North Street is renown for the quality of its stained glass windows including some stunning 14th century and 15th century panels. This tiny example can be found in the 15th century window known as the Nine Orders of Angels.
The window consists of 9 panels in total each panel depicting a different angelic form, Seraphim, Cherubim, Archangels etc. This panel depicts 'ordinary' Angels but what makes it especially interesting is that it also shows, in the centre of the group between the two red-robed figures, one of the 15th century figures wearing spectacles. One of the earliest instances of these being worn and depicted in glass.

St William

This is the statue supported by the wall waif in yesterdays post. It is a 15th century wood carving thought to be of St William of York. It looks to have been laid face down for some time judging by the damage to the front of the carving. Wherever it was hidden it was kept  safe from the religious turmoils of the time and allowed it's survival into the present day.