Whilst researching the family tree I discovered that there were several beautiful windows erected in memory of various Lanyons. Whilst the photos are included on the site along with the individuals concerned I thought it worth creating a page with all the windows together.
I’d like to thank Dr Mark Charter the webmaster of Cornish Stained Glass Windows https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk for permission to use the photos.
Camborne Church
Christ healing the impotent man at the pool of Bethesda.
Made by Alexander Gibbs 1864. Erected by Charlotte Lanyon (Reynolds) in memory of her husband Edward who died in 1861. (Post about Edward in Gwinear Branch – Christ and the Impotent Man!).
St Allen Church
Chancel East
Christ saves Peter from drowning.
Made in 1874 possibly by Lavers and Barreau. Erected by Henrietta Lanyon in memory of her parents Henry Lanyon and Isabella Lanyon. (Post about Henry & Isabella in St Allen branch – ‘Captain Cork!’)
Detail of Christ saving Peter
Lanyon Arms and family motto ‘Vive ut Vivas’.
Nave North 3
Made in 1889 by Arthur Louis Moore
- Christ’s commission to Peter: “Feed my sheep” – Panel 1 in memory of John and Peggy Lanyon of Henver. (Post about John and Peggy in St Allen branch – ‘Henry and Mary Lanyon’s Sons’.)
- Suffer little children – Panel 2 in memory of Simon Lanyon John and Peggy’s fourth son who died at Mineral Point, Wisconsin. (Post about Simon Lanyon in St Allen branch – Henry Lanyon and Mary Searle’s Grandsons part. 1.)
- Healing of a man born blind – erected by Simon Henry Lanyon son of Simon Lanyon on his visit to England in 1889. (Post about Simon Lanyon in St Allen branch – Henry Lanyon and Mary Searle’s Grandsons part. 1.)
Nave North 4
Made in 1910, maker unknown.
In memory of Eliel Lanyon of Henver, son of John and Peggy Lanyon of Trevalsa, St Allen, died 10th October 1909 aged 86.
St Stithians
North Aisle East
Window erected in memory of Richard Lanyon of Kennal Vale and of Acton Castle, died 8th December 1863 aged 66.
Made in 1864, maker not known.
Decorative panels with diagonal memorial inscription in centre light. Lanyon arms (Polsue).
No image available.
The Lanyons 