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THE ANCIENT GLASS IN YORK MINSTER. 
CHOIR. North Aisle. 
The three windows in the northern aisle of the choir are similar 
in design. Each light has a large figure under a canopy supported 
by piers niched and containing figures. Below are three panels 
illustrating events in the saint's life. The large figures rest on 
brackets, and below is the saint’s name. These windows were 
painted about 1423, the first to commemorate Archbishop Bowet, 
the second was given by Canon Parker, who rebuilt Bolton Percy 
church, and the third by Treasurer Wolveden. The Holy Family 
Window in the aisle opposite is of similar design, but has only 
two subject panels below the large figure. 
IV. First from West. Three Fights, c. 1423. 
The “ Bowet ’ ’ IVindow. 
The Blessed Virgin and SS. Paul and Peter. 
The upper tracery is now dated 1747, and the lower two have a 
golden star. Torre records a king and queen, probably the coron¬ 
ation of the Virgin. The tone of the window is white and blue 
relieved by a little red. 
St. Paul. 
Conversion of St. Paul. 
St. Paul preaching. 
Martyrdom of St. Paul. 
The Mother of God. 
The Annunciation. 
The Adoration. 
The donor, 
Archbishop Bowet. 
St. Peter. 
St. Peter walking on 
the sea. 
St. Peter in prison. 
Martyrdom of St. Peter. 
The central light shows St. Mary and her Divine Son. The 
virgin is in a garment of white and gold, with an outer robe of 
blue, lined with ermine. The Holy Infant is in a white garment 
and is sucking the right breast of his mother. On each side and 
between the throne are angels adoring. Under the pedestal is a 
label supported by a cherubim. The inscription is “ (Sea fiRaria) 
fftater Set.” The Annunciation shows Gabriel with “ peacock ” 
feather wings and with label inscribed “ iEbc fHat'ta plena tins te,” 
with the words “ Domini labia mea aperies.” The Blessed Virgin 
is kneeling and has a book open. On the stem of the lily is 
depicted Christ crucified. The Adoration pictures three eastern 
kings; one in blue is kneeling, another in red is taking oft' his 
crown, whilst the third in white and gold presents a golden object. 
