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My interest in the work of Trena Cox developed from seeing her beautiful stained glass at Chester Cathedral.

 

Trena Cox was born on the Wirral in 1895. Following a period of study at the Laird School of Art in Birkenhead, Cox moved to Chester in 1924 to establish her career as a professional woman stained glass artist. Her work can be found at over 66 locations throughout Cheshire, the North West of England and North Wales, with a small number at other locations further afield. Trena Cox made an enduring commitment to Chester and was a passionate advocate for the preservation of the city's heritage.

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The Trena Cox Project aims to recognise her enormous artistic contribution to Chester and permanently establish her place in the history of Chester Cathedral and the story of the city.

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View photographs of her stained glass here and read updates on my blog.

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Above: Detail of the St Francis window, St James the Great, Ince, Cheshire. 1929

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