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A 19th-century glazier has been remembered for the mark he left on a village church. Edwin Edmonds, from Hook, made a lasting impression—quite literally—on St Mary’s Church through his handiwork as a glazier. Noted for signing his work, Mr Edmonds inscribed his name on several of the church windows he repaired or replaced, leaving behind a subtle but permanent legacy. The Friends of Lydiard Park shared his story on social media, saying: "He is best remembered for his work as glazier, of which he must have been proud (or just making sure he’d get paid) as he left his graffiti on the panes of glass he renewed." His signature can still be found on windows in the chancel, north aisle, south aisle, and even on the lead flashing in the dormer windows. Mr Edmonds was the son of parish clerk Jacob and his wife Charlotte Edmonds. He married Rhoda Durston in 1847 and the couple had eight children together. After Rhoda’s death in 1861, he entered a relationship with his housekeeper, Fanny Cole Large. Mr Edmonds died in 1881 and is buried alongside Rhoda in a grave just inside the church gates. For £6 get 6 months of UNLIMITED access to the Swindon Adver - £1 a month. 📱 Ad-free app 📰 Digital edition of the paper 🧩 Online puzzles 🎁 Reader Rewards with hundreds of deals and discounts Save on an annual subscription and pay £26 Subscribe👉https://t.co/TRcoVgUC3b pic.twitter.com/ujSt2dLFWa — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) July 21, 2026