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of the East window dates from around 1290, the very beginning of the Decorated style. The two diamond shaped upper lights contained late seventeenth century stained glass. The upper parts of the main lights displayed the arms of Aylesford and of Bielby Porteus, Bishop of London 1788-1809 (previously Chester). The centre light showed the head of a girl. All these pieces were incorporated in Frederick Preedy's work of (presumably) the 1870's, which showed seven scenes of the Passion of Jesus, the Pelican in Piety, and the Holy Lamb. At least one local child, now grown up, removed one of the scenes to decorate her bedroom when vandals had already made much destruction. The presence of the Bishop's Arms are a puzzle. The last presentation by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral to the living of Little Packington occurred in June 1800 (John Dilke). Some time between then and October 1819 (the presentation of Thomas Miles), the advowson was acquired by the Earl of Aylesford. Perhaps the Bishop of London played some part in this. More details of the East Window can be seen under Frederick Preedy, and J A Cossins
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The East window in 1978
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