If you look to your left, this window situated in the south west corner of the south aisle, representing St Nicholas, was inserted in memory of the Rev. C Wray, for many years rector of St Mary's. He took a keen interest in the lads and youths of the town, establishing a club for them. He died in 1945. On the right are the lights at the east end of the south aisle and are the work of Horace Wilkinson. They were inserted as a memorial to Thomas Butt Miller, a J.P. for the Cricklade Division, master of the Cricklade side of the Vale of the White Horse and chairman of the Trustees for the Waylands Trust, as well as being High Bailiff of the Borough. He was a staunch churchman and benefactor of St Mary's. The windows were the gift of his widow Cicely Laura Miller. The lights in the south wall are of "St Michael", "Christ the King" and "The Angel Gabriel". The latter includes a verse from Luke 1.19. - Ego sum Gabriel qui adsto conspectu Dei - I am Gabriel, who stand before God. The inscription reads:- To the glory of God and in memory of Thomas Butt Miller 13th January 1915. |
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Let's move on round to the east wall where a number of other stained glass windows are to be found. |