East window, library

William Peckitt (1731-1795) and others

Ripon Cathedral, N. Yorkshire

Heraldic stained glass

This shows enamelled arms moved from the Cathedral's original east window, which Peckitt had designed, with additions by Jacob Wright of Leeds (fl. c.1775-1814) or William Willement, or both. Names are given below each shield. [Click on the image to enlarge it; commentary continues below.]

Photograph by Colin Price, by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. Text and formatting by Price and Jacqueline Banerjee.

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