Washington Windows
The Washington shields in this church are originals and were previously installed in Sulgrave Manor, the home of George Washington’s ancestors. It is located off the A361 between here and Banbury. The Manor House, dating from 1539 was presented to the Peoples of Great Britain and the United States of America, in celebration of the Hundred Years Peace between the two nations. We are not entirely sure how they were brought to Fawsley, other than that they came in 1830 during a period of reconstruction at Sulgrave. It is said that the coat of arms of The Washington family provided the inspiration for the Stars and Stripes of the American flag.
The Washington Family Shield (South/East Window)
The Washington Marriage Shields (North/East Window)
The photographs and text are taken from a booklet on the history of Sulgrave Manor and our thanks are extended to them for this rare information. If you have not already visited Sulgrave Manor, we would recommend that you do so. Tel: 01295 760205 or www.sulgravemanor.co.uk |