St Martin and the Poor Man
detail from St Martin and St John the Baptist

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

about 1920 Two-light window with standing figures. Scenes below depict Martin dividing his cloak for the poor man, and the Good Samaritan tending to the wounded traveller with passers-by behind. technique: stained glass size: 45 cm (width of each light) [approx] firm/studio: possibly A. K. Nicholson Stained Glass Studios Church of St John the Baptist, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion south wall of the chancel Given in memory of six local boys who died in the First World War. The faculty was granted in September 1920, and although the designer or maker of the window is not named, the style is reminiscent of A.K. Nicholson, whose work (although later in date) is found elsewhere in the area.  (ObjectID=3954 ImageID=7236) Original File Name=YstradMeurig_DSC4274A.jpg

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• a Samaritan tending the wounds of the traveller - the good Samaritan  [Luke 10:33-34]
• St John the Baptist 
• St Martin divides his cloak 
• St Martin(us), bishop of Tours 

Photo © Martin Crampin