The pictures in this page are of the new Hardy window in St Juliot church, North Cornwall, dedicated in July 2003.
The window consists of scenes from the romance of Hardy and Emma Gifford, his first wife - these scenes taking place in the area around St Juliot, including Beeny Cliff and the Valency river valley. These scenes are frequently referred to in Hardy's poetry, particularly in those poems he wrote in response to Emma's death.
Because of the light coming in through the engraved glass, it is impossible for photographs to do justice to how beautiful this window is. My advice is, go to St Juliot and see. Go to Boscastle, take the coast road north, and follow the signs for St Juliot "Old Rectory" (Emma's old house). The church is half a mile past the rectory.
View of the full window
Hardy's name and dates, with St Juliot Church and the tools of his trades
Waterfalls of the Valency valley, with a quotation from "Under the Waterfall"
