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York Minster, nVIII, c1423

A window given by Robert Wolvenden, Treasurer of York Minster 1426-1432. (The borders contain RW with lion's heads and suns). The glass depicts: Left light: St Chad and below him three scenes:

1) Chad saves hart with crucifix between antlers with king and queen looking on;

2) King Wulfere slays his sons

3) Chad on his deathbed.

Centre light: St Paulinus and below him three scenes:

1) Paulinus consecrated bishop;

2) Paulinus preaching before Edwin & nobles;

3) donor, Robert Wolvenden prays.

Right light: St Nicholas and below him:

1) Steward pours money into bag;

2) conversion of Jew: dishonest Christian under cart;

3) St Nicholas rescues three boys in tub.

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Uploaded on November 4, 2011
Taken on November 3, 2011