Stained-Glass Windows

Church Windows at Holy Innocents

There are three stained glass windows in the Church that are in need of attention - one is in bad condition.   The East window is the worst – it has deteriorated greatly in the past two years, and the glass has started to separate from the lead.   It needs to be taken out and the glass re-leaded and new pieces of glass made which will probably, take about six months to do.  Such is the urgency of repairs to this window, that we may need to action this one, before we have the funds for the other two.  The cost is considerable: we have a quote for £15,330 + VAT.   We should be able to reclaim the VAT on all three windows.  The South Chancel window, and the window in the Lady Chapel need repairing at a cost of £3,350 + VAT each. Making a total cost for all windows £22,030 + VAT. The bottom of the South Chancel window doesn’t correspond to the top half, and when it is removed for restoration, we hope to be able to switch these panels - subject to Archdeacon’s approval   The work on these two windows will take about three months. We may be able to get a grant towards the costs, and will certainly try, but it will still be an unacceptable burden on Church funds and an appeal will be necessary, even if we do get a grant.  But we must do this as custodians, for the sake of our Church and for future generations.

Churchwardens