In the east wall of the north transept of Hereford Cathedral is a window with medieval glass that was comprehensively restored by William Warrington (1796-1869), one of the earliest stained glass artists working as a medieval revivalist. It features four figures - Saints Katherine, Michael, Gregory and Thomas (of Canterbury) - under tall canopies set in a background of grisaille. The parts of the figures, canopies, and perhaps some of the grisaille, feature fourteenth century glass. For many years this was hidden away in old boxes, and was formerly fixed in some of the windows on the south side of the nave. Warrington comprehensively restored this window combining his own work with the ancient glass. I like what he did though I know some purists feel he should have done less.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
