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This is a three-light window situated in the Lady Chapel, above the confessionals.

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In the left is Saint John holding a chalice containing a winged beast (this is a reference to the legend that the saint drank from a poisoned chalice - represented by the beast - unharmed). Beneath Saint John is a picture of John Eyre whose very short priestly career was spent in Newcastle. He died in 1842 and was buried in Jesmond Cemetery; in 1844 his remains were moved and buried in front of the Lady Chapel in the area that is not tiled.

In the centre is Our Lady with the Infant Jesus.

In the right is Saint George and the dragon. Below the picture of Saint George is a representation of the Caley family of Saltwell Hall, with the inscription: 'Of your charity, pray for the good estate of George Joseph Caley, of whose goods this window was made. Also for the soul of the Rev'd John Lewis Eyre, whose remains rest at the foot of this altar. Bonis est mors et vita dulcis [To the virtuous death and life are sweet]'.

Above the three lights is a series of dagger and mouchette panels with various designs. The William Wailes monogram can be seen towards the bottom left-hand corner of the centre light.