The Glass Church (A Rene Lalique masterpiece)
Jul 23, 2015 04:05:24 #
We are on the Channel Island of Jersey for a couple of weeks and not to far from our house is the church of St Matthew. It dates back to 1840 when it was built as a 'chapel of ease' so that the inhabitants of the Millbrook district would no longer have to travel up the hill to the ancient parish church of St Lawrence.
THE GLASS CHURCH
Lady Florence Trent (the wife of Jesse Boot of the Boots stores chain) commissioned Rene Lalique to refurbish the church in 1934 and his Art Deco Masterpiece is the most beautiful glass creations I have seen, and sadly its almost impossible to capture the full beauty of his work in pictures.
I would urge anyone visiting these beautiful island to visit St Matthew's.
1- The Church of St Matthews
2- The main Alter
3- The Alter in the Lady Chapel,
THE GLASS CHURCH
Lady Florence Trent (the wife of Jesse Boot of the Boots stores chain) commissioned Rene Lalique to refurbish the church in 1934 and his Art Deco Masterpiece is the most beautiful glass creations I have seen, and sadly its almost impossible to capture the full beauty of his work in pictures.
I would urge anyone visiting these beautiful island to visit St Matthew's.
1- The Church of St Matthews
2- The main Alter
3- The Alter in the Lady Chapel,
Jul 23, 2015 05:52:12 #
Jul 23, 2015 07:10:14 #
Jul 23, 2015 07:28:45 #
Very interesting... I've seen a number of his works but never knew he did this church! Great shots... Thanks!
Jul 23, 2015 07:39:55 #
Jul 23, 2015 07:50:59 #
Enjoyed them, Geoff! Are those windows in the last shot, or just lighted glass sculpture? Look almost as if done in ice. Nice series, keep them coming!
Jul 23, 2015 07:55:26 #
Beautiful set and great history Geoff; thanks for posting! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 23, 2015 07:57:09 #
Jul 23, 2015 10:17:34 #
Very enjoyable history and shots Geoff, excellent captures. Have a wonderful holiday, we love Jersey. :thumbup: :D
Jul 23, 2015 10:41:30 #
GWR100 wrote:
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Great shots and story Geoff, beautiful on the download. It must be an amazing sight, thanks for sharing
Jul 23, 2015 12:14:41 #
Hi Tp, --No, not windows in No 3 is the sculptured glass altar piece in the Lady Chapel and the altar as in the main altar is also glass.
Thanks for your feedback, Its always welcome,
Geoff
Thanks for your feedback, Its always welcome,
Geoff
Treepusher wrote:
Enjoyed them, Geoff! Are those windows in the last shot, or just lighted glass sculpture? Look almost as if done in ice. Nice series, keep them coming!
Jul 23, 2015 12:15:10 #
Thanks a lot Jim, its always good to hear from you,
Geoff
Geoff
angler wrote:
Superb and intersting shots and history Geoff.
Jul 23, 2015 12:15:59 #
Cheers Bob, and thanks a lot for your feedback, Its always welcome,
Geoff
Geoff
rlaugh wrote:
Very good indeed!
Jul 23, 2015 12:21:41 #
Thanks FB, To my knowledge this is the only work of this kind he did, everything except the pews, the door frames and the brickwork is glass, its quite unique and beautifully tactile,
Thanks again, Its always much appreciated,
Geoff
Thanks again, Its always much appreciated,
Geoff
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Very interesting... I've seen a number of his works but never knew he did this church! Great shots... Thanks!
Jul 23, 2015 12:29:29 #
Cheers John, Im pleased you enjoyed the set, it really is a wonderful thing to see,,
Thanks again, its always good to hear from you,
Geoff
Thanks again, its always good to hear from you,
Geoff
John Lawrence wrote:
Beautiful images with an interesting story, Geoff. I enjoyed both.
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