Henry V, Act III, Scene 1

Today's window from York Minster immediately reminded me of Shakespeare's Henry V, Act III, Scene 1, which has Henry before the walls of Harfleur giving his "Once more unto the breach, dear friends" speech, which ends with:

"Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!'"

So here we have the figure of St. George, bearing in his right hand a two-tailed banner of his arms Argent a cross gules, his left hand resting on a shield of the arms of England, Gules three lions passant guardant in pale or.

And in the upper part of the window, a shield with the arms of St. George, Argent a cross gules.

So you can see why my mind was immediately drawn to that line from the play Henry V; the only thing this window is missing is a direct reference to King Henry V to complete it.

Once again, be sure to take in the very high quality work in this window. It is a joy to behold, Shakespearean reference or not!