King David and St Cecilia

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1914 Two-light window with standing figures, David playing the harp, and Cecilia her organ. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Jones & Willis Ltd Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff south wall of the south aisle previously at: Church of St Mary, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff The window is not original to the church, and was brought from the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Aberdare. It was redesigned with additional coloured glass surrounds and installed in 1992. The upper roundels probably contain parts of the original window. Originally given in memory of W.R. Protheroe, organist of St Mary's, by his friends. The installation in 1992 was the gift of Douglas Gordon James of the parish, who also served as assistant curate, and was later Archdeacon of Margam.  (ObjectID=4580 ImageID=8579) Original File Name=Aberdare_DSC8580A.jpg

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• David as musician, usually playing the harp 
• St Cecilia of Rome, virgin martyr 

Photo © Martin Crampin