'Quincentenary Window 1512-2012'

2013

Design by Deb Lowe

Each light 450mm wide x 1200mm

The window celebrates the history of Altham and its church. All three lights are joined with the form of a cross.

The centre of the cross contains a roundel based on an aerial view of the church and its surrounding churchyard. The foot of the cross is decorated by bulrushes which refers to the location of the church by the river and is also a traditional symbol of salvation, faithfulness and humility.

The left light represents the historic industries of Altham and its farming heritage. The roundel contains contrasting views of the pit head of Moorfield Colliery and farmland scenes.

The right light depicts the present industries in Altham. The roundel contains a pattern based on a computer circuit board and is circled by the planets of the solar system - a reference to the Altham Business Park with its street and building names such as Mercury Rise, Jupiter House etc. One of the circles among the planets contains the facets of a diamond in commemoration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

A decorative border representing the river, runs through each light. The flowing design is based on Norman stone carving.

St James' Church, Altham