Newstead St MaryGlass
 The
East Window
The East Window was designed and fitted at the opening of the church in 1928.
It depicts Celtic Rings in green with pink decoration, representing The Unbroken
Love of God. The window was removed and re-inserted when the chancel was extended
in 1932.
The West Windows (The Millennium Windows)
The three West Windows are now known as the Millennium Windows. These splendid
new artefacts replaced the plain glass windows fitted when the church was built.
The Millennium Windows were designed and made by members of the congregation
in the year 2000. A Learning Workshop was formed, under the direction of the
artist Sarah McNicol and its members attended regular sessions to learn the
techniques of glass painting and decoration. Then individuals were able to
put their newly acquired skills to the test by preparing individual sections
of the new window under supervision. A modern commemorative tablet, with all
the names of the participants inscribed, is in the entrance porch.
The Workshop was initiated and supported by Next Stage, Nottinghamshire County
Council’s programme of Adult Education through the Arts. The complete
project was a partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council community
Services (Leisure), the Church of St Mary the Virgin and Newstead Parish Council,
with additional support from the Rural Community Council and the people of
Newstead.
 The
Millennium Windows |
 Coloured drawing of
the
windows |
 The
window from
the outside |
 Plaque showing the names
of those involved in
making the windows |
North and South Windows
The windows of both the side walls of the church are all filled with plain
glass.
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