Our Heritage Collection of Windows
The Great West Window
“Transfiguration of Christ”
by
mervyn Napier Waller
The Great West Window was erected to the Glory of God and in thankful remembrance of those who served in WWII.
It was dedicated by Canon PW Robinson on 25 May, 1952.
A collaborative work by Napier Waller and his wife, Christian Waller, it was designed in consultation with Canon Robinson. The innovative colouring of the glass and the production of the window showcases the Wallers’ talents for design and colour, resulting in a spectacular window that is best viewed in the late afternoon, when the light from the setting sun streams through.
One of the reasons that St Mark’s has a heritage listing is because of our superb collection of stained-glass and cathedral glass windows.
Our significant collection of stained-glass windows by celebrated artist Napier Waller, is possibly the largest that exists outside those displayed in the Australian War Memorial. The Great West WindowNapier Waller’s work can be seen in the Great West Window, the Northern Ambulatory & Southern Amulatory Windows and the Lower Sanctuary Windows.
Several beautiful stained-glass windows by his very talented wife, Christian Waller, show her fluid style and use of exquisite colour combinations. They can be viewed in the Northern Ambulatory & Southern Ambulatory, as well as the two Upper Sanctuary Windows.
Works by Sir Ninian Comper can be viewed in the Warriors Chapel of St George and the South Ambulatory.
Examples of stained-glass windows by D Taylor Kellock and John L E Orval can be viewed in the former Baptistry.
In addition, there is a striking collection of cathedral-glass windows by Joseph Stansfield situated in the Clerestory. The shards of blue and gold glass enable brilliant rays of light to illuminate the church on sunlit afternoons.
Click here to read St Mark’s booklet listing all the windows in the church.
Click here for the St Mark’s Self-Guided Tour of the church.
Click here to read Chapter 8 of “St Mark’s Camberwell - The First Seventy-five Years” by Margaret A Hookey, which provides further details about the windows in our church.
Photo is copyright by Antoine Nsair and used with his kind permission.