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Edward Winslow, arguably one of the most important Pilgrim Fathers, was born in Droitwich, Worcestershire, in 1595, and educated at the King’s School (then based at Worcester Cathedral) between 1606 and 1611.
Interest in the Mayflower was quite high in the mid-20th century: the ship had again been invoked during the Second World War as a symbol of Anglo-American friendship; the Mayflower II project was well under way in 1955; and, in September of that year, a large group of American Pilgrim descendants took a tour around the Mayflower hotspots of the country (including a visit to Worcester Cathedral).
In May 1955, a commemoration service was held in the Cathedral on the tercentenary of Winslow's death. An American boy read the first lesson, and the headmaster of King's School the second. The appreciation was given by a clergyman from Rhode Island's Episcopal Church. Mayors and civic figures from Worcester and Droitwich attended the occasion.
At some point in the 20th century, we believe, a small stained glass window was installed in the cloisters depicting the Mayflower. If you have any more information or photographs of this window, we'd love to hear from you whether in the comment box or via email.
Interest in the Mayflower was quite high in the mid-20th century: the ship had again been invoked during the Second World War as a symbol of Anglo-American friendship; the Mayflower II project was well under way in 1955; and, in September of that year, a large group of American Pilgrim descendants took a tour around the Mayflower hotspots of the country (including a visit to Worcester Cathedral).
In May 1955, a commemoration service was held in the Cathedral on the tercentenary of Winslow's death. An American boy read the first lesson, and the headmaster of King's School the second. The appreciation was given by a clergyman from Rhode Island's Episcopal Church. Mayors and civic figures from Worcester and Droitwich attended the occasion.
At some point in the 20th century, we believe, a small stained glass window was installed in the cloisters depicting the Mayflower. If you have any more information or photographs of this window, we'd love to hear from you whether in the comment box or via email.
Source
‘In memory of Edward Winslow’, Birmingham Daily Post (7 May 1955), 15.