Miriam and the Virgin Mary

  Miriam and the Virgin Mary

Photo © Martin Crampin

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about 1874
Two-light window. with standing figures of Miriam, holding a tambourine, and Mary. holding lilies. Beneath the figures there are scenes of Miriam and women playing musical instruments, and Mary visiting Elizabeth.

technique: stained glass

firm/studio: Clayton & Bell

Church of St David, Merthyr Tydfil
south wall of the south aisle

Texts: 'Sing ye to the Lord for he hath triumphed' (Exodus 15:21); 'Be it unto me according to thy word' (Luke 1:38).

Given in memory of Gwenllian Edwards, a chorister, who died 8 March 1874, aged 30.





 

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Further reading

S. A. Bates, A Guide to the Windows of St David's Parish Church, Merthyr Tydfil (c. 2008).

References

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 437.




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  Miriam and the Virgin Mary

Photo © Martin Crampin


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