The 'Forsyth Window' can be seen in the stairwell at the old School of Art building in Burslem. Gordon Forsyth was a formidable artist in his own right, and was principal at the Art School for some 25 years between the two wars...
This window (created in 1932) celebrates the new federation of the towns of Stoke on Trent, which had only united into one city at the beginning of the twentieth century. It expresses the confidence the young city had in its traditional way of life.
In fact, the School produced some world-famous ceramics designers during Forsyth's time.
Forsyth could not have foreseen that, within forty years of his tenure, the school would be closed. The building is now used as a sort of centre for community and creatives small businesses.
A sad fact with a lot of schools like this but a superb legacy to leave behind.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see that the building is still being used but sadly not for its intended purpose. Very nice stained glass window.
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