Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, South Nave

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St. Columba

Window of one trefoil headed lancet light.

This window depicts the figure of Saint Columba holding a cross in his left hand, and a bible in his right. The sea, small houses and a Celtic cross can be seen in the background.

Inscription:
‘Saint Columba’

Artist/Designer:
William (Willie) Wilson (1905-1972): Wilson was born in Edinburgh. Wilson apprenticed with James Ballantine II, while attending classes at Edinburgh College of Art. He started his own studio in 1937. The studio was incredibly productive, producing a mass amount of glass for Scotland and England. Wilson slowly became blind through diabetes, yet the studio continued to produce. Wilson was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and he was awarded an OBE.

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Who: William Wilson (Artist/Designer)
What: Church of Scotland
Where: Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh, EH10 4DN
When: 20th century (installed)
Jul-12 (photograph taken)
Resource Rights Holder: Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium
Record ID: 000-000-769-063-C
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Material: Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain
Dimensions: Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet
Subject/Keywords: St. Columba, Bible, Cross, Celtic cross, sea, mid century
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Photographer: Elisa Conesa Martinez
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