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[13121] St Peter, Port Isaac : Jones & Willis
St Peter, Port Isaac, Cornwall.
Window (detail : signature) by Jones & Willis.
The company was originally founded in Birmingham in the 18th century, primarily as a supplier of cloth for ecclesiastical purposes. In 1844 the Willis family re-founded it as a manufacturer and supplier of church fittings, initially known as Newton, Jones and Willis. Later in the 19th century the firm grew, and had workshops in London and a branch in Liverpool. Metalwork, sculpture and stained glass were added to the company’s products and in 1899 they described themselves as ‘Church furnishers to Her Most Gracious Majesty’. They were still active in the 1940s. Their glass was made at their London showrooms under the management of Walter Willis. Most designers were anonymous, though FE Howard did some work.
[13121] St Peter, Port Isaac : Jones & Willis
St Peter, Port Isaac, Cornwall.
Window (detail : signature) by Jones & Willis.
The company was originally founded in Birmingham in the 18th century, primarily as a supplier of cloth for ecclesiastical purposes. In 1844 the Willis family re-founded it as a manufacturer and supplier of church fittings, initially known as Newton, Jones and Willis. Later in the 19th century the firm grew, and had workshops in London and a branch in Liverpool. Metalwork, sculpture and stained glass were added to the company’s products and in 1899 they described themselves as ‘Church furnishers to Her Most Gracious Majesty’. They were still active in the 1940s. Their glass was made at their London showrooms under the management of Walter Willis. Most designers were anonymous, though FE Howard did some work.