The beautifully-crafted work of art can be seen in the Merchant Adventurers Hall on Fossgate, bringing together royal history, British heritage, and Yorkshire pride.
The piece was designed to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III while also honouring the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Historic York hall’s new stained glass honours King Charles III and the late Queen Elizabeth II. (Image: Merchant Adventurers)
The new window tells a story that bridges past and present, serving as both a tribute and a celebration. It captures a significant moment in the nation’s history and reflects the continuity of the Crown through two historic reigns.
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Beyond its royal connections, the design showcases the rich diversity of Britain’s natural world. Intricate stained-glass details celebrate native flora and fauna, weaving together elements that reflect the beauty and character of the British landscape.
Merchant Adventurers Hall in York. (Image: Submitted)
Visitors with a keen eye will also discover a number of distinctly Yorkshire touches incorporated into the artwork, including a tribute to York’s famous Tansy Beetle, a rare and much-loved local species.
The window has been brought to life by the York Glaziers Trust, renowned for their expertise in traditional stained-glass conservation and creation. The team has meticulously crafted each element of the design, ensuring a work of exceptional quality and lasting significance.
The window features a tribute to York’s famous Tansy Beetle, a rare and much-loved local species. (Image: Merchant Adventurers)
Dr Marie Groll, director of York Glaziers Trust, said: “The York Glaziers Trust has been privileged to work with colleagues at the Merchant Adventurers Hall on this new window, which is a celebration of nature and of the monarchy.
“Our in-house stained glass designer Anna Milsom has used as her inspiration the flora and fauna found in the gardens surrounding the Hall, bringing the outside in. We hope there is much hidden in the window to delight visitors to the Hall.”
The design of the new window features the diversity of Britain’s natural world. (Image: Merchant Adventurers)
The Governor of the Merchant Adventurers Hall, Professor Sarah Brown, said she was delighted with this addition during her year of office.
“The artistry and craft of the stained-glass artist has changed little since the Hall was built in the middle of the fourteenth century.
“Stained glass remains at the heart of the heritage and culture of the city of York and it is a very fitting medium in which to pay tribute to the late Queen and the accession of His Majesty the King in a building which remains central to the celebration and promotion of business, enterprise and creative entrepreneurship.
“This sensitive evocation of the garden in which the Hall sits will bring pleasure and delight to our members and our visitors alike.”
The window will provide a lasting legacy within the Hall, enriching the historic building while commemorating a defining chapter in modern British history.
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