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In the upper space in the tracery is an Angel bearing a scroll-

In the four compartments are SS. Stephen, Mark, Luke and Paul, at the foot of each respectively are square panels, the stoning of S. Stephen-

S. Mark preaching—

S. Luke with other disciples-

S. Paul preaching-

On a brass beneath-

""This window was erected by the Churchwardens and vestrymen of this parish to the memory of the late H. Lea esqre who bequeathed 1,000 pounds to the church for ever.""

The window was executed by J. Bell, Bristol, 1859.

H. Lea, Esqre., was a member of the firm of Troughton and Lea, practising as solicitors in this city. He died Dec. 31, 1854, aged 69, as recorded on a mural tablet in the Lady Chapel of this Church; he was buried in the family vault in the churchyard near to the North door.

In the tracery are the heads of the three Mary's, the four compartments contain figures as explained by the inscriptions at the foot of each-viz.

"I was hungry and ye gave me bread."

"I was naked and ye clothed me."

"I was a stranger and ye took me in."

"I was sick and ye visited me."

beneath the panel is the inscription—

""Erected 1862 by Thomas Soden, Mayor,—and his six children to the honour and glory—of Almighty God and in memory of—Elizabeth a beloved wife and mother died 1861."

This window was designed by Jas. Murray, of Coventry, and executed by Heaton and Butler, of London.

The late Thomas Soden was an Alderman of this City, and Mayor in the years 1861 and 1862, he was a staunch Churchman and Conservative. He died Feb. 8, 1863, and was buried in the Cemetery.