W. G. Taylor
Stained glass designer. William George Taylor (born 1822) joined the firm of Michael and Arthur O'Connor in 1873. He subsequently took over the firm from 1877, initially under the name Taylor & O'Connor. In around 1900 the firm took on another partner (at the time of Taylor's retirement or death?), operating as Taylor & Clifton, the firm continuing into the early twentieth century.
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Chrisr the Good Shepherd with St David and St John firm/studio: W. G. Taylor about 1891 Church of St David, Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent east wall of the chancel (window number: I) | |
St Nicholas firm/studio: W. G. Taylor 1894 Church of St Mary, Tenby, Pembrokeshire east wall of the north chapel (St Nicholas' Chapel) (window number: nIII) | |
The Virgin Mary with St Mary Cleophas and St John the Divine firm/studio: W. G. Taylor about 1898 Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys south wall of the nave (west end) | |
Christ in Majesty with Military Saints firm/studio: Taylor & Clifton about 1902 Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys north wall of the north transept |
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In 1882 a window by W. G. Taylor was erected in
Christ Church, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, and depicts - 'Jesus in the House of Martha & Mary'.
Dedicated "To the Glory of God and in Memory of Louise, widow of Edward Murphy of 'Oporto' 5 July 1876. Erected by Her Loving Daughters" - Made by W. G. Taylor, London, 1882.
Submitted by: Ray Brown (2017-09-26 11:02:00)
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