Labourers Building the Temple
detail from King Solomon

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

1931 Single-light window with standing figure of Solomon. A scene below shows labourers at work. technique: stained glass size: 60 cm (width) firm/studio: Samuel Evans & Co. Church of St Matthew, Newport north wall of the nave (now converted to a hall) The composition of the window is clearly intended to match that of its neighbouring window, depicting David. Text: 'Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it' Psalm 127:1. Dedication: 'To the Glory of God and in ever loving memory of the late Samuel Whitmore J.P., who died Oct. 13th 1929. Erected by his widow and family.  (ObjectID=3934 ImageID=7128) Original File Name=MaindeeStMatthew_MC_DSC9391.jpg

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• Solomon (not in biblical context) 
• the building of the temple of Solomon  [1 Kings 5-6:; 2 Chronicles 2-4:]

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire (London/Cardiff: 2000), p. 432.

Photo © Martin Crampin