Window in memory of Isaac, Joshua and Henry Beanland, of Bradford, erected by their executor J. R. Cordingley, of Bradford (in Narthex)

Maker Powell Bros of Leeds; window dedicated in 1875. This is the other of a pair illustrating the sayings from the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:30-40).

Inscriptions

Left “I was naked and ye clothed me”

Centre “I was sick and ye visited me”

Right “I was in prison and ye came unto me”

Below Gallery: These lights take other Bible passages (referenced below) to illustrate the inscriptions.

Left Light: The return of the prodigal son (Luke 15:22)

Centre Light: Isaiah’s hopeful message to Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:5)

Right Light: Peter delivered by the Angel, (Acts 12:7-11)

Window in memory of Joshua and Martha Beanland, of Bradford, erected by their son, Henry

Maker Powell Bros of Leeds; window dedicated in 1875.

The window here and the Beanland one in the Narthex are a pair illustrating the sayings from the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:30-40).

Above Gallery: windows are of clear rectangular glass

Below Gallery: in both, there are 3 main lights with small scenes above each showing an angel with an inscription, all from the parable of the sheep and the goats.

Inscriptions

Left “I was hungry and ye fed me”

Centre “I was thirsty and ye gave me drink”

Right “I was a stranger and ye took me in”

Below Gallery: Other Bible passages (referenced below) to illustrate the inscriptions.

Left Light: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath‡ (1 Kings 17:9-14)

Centre Light: Moses striking water from the rock (Exodus 17:1-16)

Right Light: Abraham and the Three Visitors (Genesis 18:1-15)

‡ referred to as Sarepta in both Septuagint (Greek OT) and Greek NT, hence Sarepta is used in the Authorised Version at Luke 4:26.

The Peel Window (Faith, Hope and Charity) In memory of three members of the Peel family of Windhill

(there is a memorial plaque to the left of the window);

William the Father (left lights)
Rebecca the Mother (centre lights)
and a daughter Henrietta (right lights).

No manufacturer stated or date dedicated (but William died in 1867)

Two panels, one below and one above gallery, each divided into 3 lights. Between are three lights with scenes.

Above Gallery: Top: a dove (Holy Spirit) ascending. Below to either side on Left a pelican on Right the Lamb of God. It may be significant that all three of these symbols are on the title page of the 1611 King James Bible.

The main three lights are each divided into two parts:

Left top: Commission to Peter: inscription John C. XXI V. XVII
Centre Top: Christ Resurrection: inscription Matthew C. XX V. III
Right Top: Healing blind Bartimaeus: inscription Mark C. X V. LII
Left bottom: Angel holding scroll “Glory to God”:
Centre bottom: Angel holding scroll “in the highest”:

Right bottom: Angel holding scroll “and peace on earth”.
Below Gallery, The main three lights are each divided into two parts
Upper parts: Decorative plants
Lower Left: Faith (holding a cross)
Lower Centre: Hope (holding an anchor)
Lower Right: Charity (holding children – presumably orphans)

Window in memory of John Wilkinson and Grace, his wife

The window was made by Powell Brothers of Leeds and dedicated in 1888. Charles and Albert Powell founded a stained glass studio in Park Square, Leeds in 1872. Although best known for their stained glass they undertook other decorative works throughout a church, such as murals. (Buxton Advertiser) Among other works, they made the Bellringers’ Window in All Saints Church, Ilkley, the east window at St Stephen’s, Steeton and the east window in St John the Evangelist, Baildon (1870). They also did the memorial window to the 33rd (Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment in Halifax Parish Church (1881).

Above Gallery: windows are of clear rectangular glass
Below Gallery, there are 3 main lights with small scenes above each.

Below Gallery: Upper lights:
Left Scene: The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, (Luke 5:4-8)
Centre Scene: Stilling the Storm (Luke 8:23-25)
Right Scene: The Raising of Lazarus (John 11: 43-44)

Below Gallery: Lower lights:

The complete scene across three lights showing Jesus and his disciples. (To judge by Christ’s posture – one hand as a sign of peace/blessing, the other being shown – I would guess that this depicts Christ appearing to Thomas – the one kneeling; John 20:26-29. In the gospel, this takes place indoors, but the scene here is clearly outside.)

The window is dedicated to John Wilkinson and Grace, his wife by their daughter in 1888.

Window in memory of Revd William Kelly and wife, (William Kelly was vicar of St Paul’s from 1845 to 1883 – 38 years. His wife Sarah died in 1893)

The Parish Magazine (Shipley Home Words) of June 1894 says that the window was dedicated on 20th May 1894 and “the work was carried out by Heaton, Butler and Bayne of Garrick Street, Covent Garden, London.”

Above Gallery: windows are of clear rectangular panes

Below Gallery, there are 3 main lights with small scenes above each.

Below Gallery: Upper lights: three figures, probably angels, the middle one holding a scroll saying “Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business” (Luke 2:49 KJV ).

Below Gallery: Jesus in the Temple with the teachers (Luke 2: 41-51)

Left Scene: Mary and Joseph: over top is inscription IHS (Jesus) and scroll reading “Jesus in the Temple”

Centre Scene: Jesus as a boy of 12: over top are two cherub faces and a dove descending.

Right Scene: Teachers and scribes: over top is inscription XRS (Christ) and scroll reading “With the Doctors Luke II:46”

[Things to note:

• Joseph carrying a staff with a (water?) bottle on it.
• Scroll with fringe – probably the Torah
• the pulpit and lectern (surely not in the Temple?)
• buildings behind Joseph
• A Codex (early book) next to the pot with scrolls
• Jesus’ cloak is held by a broach with a cross on it
• Note the holding rod goes round the heads of Mary
  and Joseph instead of straight across]

Window in memory of William Cockshott (nearest to Choir vestry)

Made by Clayton and Bell in 1869. Two panels, one below and one above gallery, each divided into 3 lights.

Gallery level: Resurrection of Jesus with two angels and recumbent soldiers. (a mix of Matthew 28:4 and Luke 24:4)

Below Gallery: Three scenes from the Resurrection of Lazarus
Left Scene: Jesus asking Martha if her brother will rise (John 11:23-27)
Centre Scene: Martha telling Mary that Jesus wishes to see her: scroll “Lazarus dead” (John 11:28)
Right Scene: Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11: 43-44)

Clayton & Bell, of Regent Street, London formed in 1856, were one of the most respected stained glass firms, so this window is an early example of their work. The theme of the Resurrection was much depicted in their windows.

Window in memory of Samuel Wilson (next to Cockshott window)

Dated 1869. According to Pevsner, this window too was made by Clayton and Bell. However, a church magazine gives the maker as “Edmondson” (prob. R B Edmundson of Manchester)

Two main panels, one below and one above gallery, each divided into 3 lights. Between are three lights with scenes.
Gallery level: Decorative painted grisaille design, with roses and oak leaf borders in all three lights. Above between lights, two angels and above them a dove (symbol of Holy Spirit).

Below Gallery: Upper lights:
Left Scene: “ I was hungry and you fed me”(Matthew 25:35)
Centre Scene: Parable of Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) – which could illustrate “I was a stranger and you took me in”, the other part of Matthew 25:35
Right Scene: “I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Matthew 25:35)
Below Gallery: Lower lights: each with an inscription below
Left Scene: Transfiguration (Matthew 17: 1-6) “This is my beloved son, hear him”
Centre Scene: Crucifixion (John 19:26) “It is finished”
Right Scene: Resurrection (Matthew 28:4) “I am the resurrection and the life”

Baptistery, Font and Prayer Space

The area in the south-east corner where the font is now situated has seen much change over the years. In its original form, it was part of the box pews in the Georgian church, which extended across what is now the chancel. In the 1876 renovations, the box pews were replaced with benches and the chancel created to the left side of the area. In 1927, the screen was placed on the south side of the choir stalls by Mrs Morgan and Mr Owen Morgan in memory of the late Mr Morgan and Lieut. Morgan and recorded on a plaque on the pillar. Mr Morgan was Mr William Morgan a solicitor with the Shipley and Bradford firm of Messrs Sam Wright, Morgan & Co. Mr Owen Morgan was one of his sons who was also a solicitor, a member of the St Paul’s Cricket Club and had been a lieutenant in the Bradford Pals. The screen was designed by Messrs Healey of Bradford and made by the firm of Bridgeman of Litchfield.

In 1927 the area was turned into a side chapel (sometimes called ‘the Lady Chapel’) in memory of Revd Arthur W. Cribb (Vicar 1890-1914, and the only one to die in office). According to the plaque on the pillar by the entrance to the area, it was “subscribed for by members of this church and the daughter church of St Peter”. A screen between the side-chapel and the South aisle was given in memory of Jane Elizabeth Ashenhurst in 1932.

In the 1970 reordering, the side chapel was removed and its screen used as part of the Narthex screen on the north side. The site of the side-chapel became a baptistery, the font having been brought from the West door and placed in a central position in the area. The font, made of alabaster, was a gift of a Mr Fox in 1876.

Then, in 2005 part the this baptistery was turned into a prayer corner in memory of Michael Ryley (1927-1992), Choirmaster and Director of Music at St Paul’s.

A Bishop is head of a diocese and in a cathedral, there is a special chair for the Bishop, called a cathedra (whence the name ‘cathedral’). Although not actually necessary, many Anglican churches keep a specific seat for the Bishop when he ( and now she) visits the church. It is often used at a service of confirmation, being placed at the chancel steps or, in St Paul’s, in front of the nave altar. Note the crest on the chair: a shield with St Peter’s keys with a woolsack above (a symbol of the former Bradford Diocese: 1911-2015) surmounted by a mitre – the bishop’s hat.

A plaque on the pillar at the north-east corner of the chancel records that the Chair and Prayer desk were given by Mr J J Ambler, a former sidesman, in memory of JULIA ANN AMBLER who died in 1937.