Thank you to everyone who helped make Advent Windows 2022 a success. We hope you’ve enjoyed this wonderful Christmas tradition on the streets of Greenwich as much as we did.
The church’s own “window” is actually images hung on the railing in front of the East Portico. The images are from the original sculpture created by Jonathan Bishop for the first ever Advent Window in 2007, which was an animation. The animation was back projected onto the window of a house on St. Alfege Passage, overlooking the church. It was originally sculpted as an eight-month foetus and the moving image resembled a medical scan. It was the first advent window to open, on 1 December, and the sculpture was presented in church re-shaped into a baby for Christmas Day.
Christmas Celebrations at St. Alfege Church
Advent Windows 2022 concludes at St. Alfege Church, the organisers of this annual event.
This year’s Advent Windows by Richard the First Pub seeks to create a winter wonderland in its front windows. Let it snow, indeed. (If you miss the snow we had earlier in the month, this is the place to go see.)
Many of the snowflakes were made by local residents during the pub’s Christmas fair in late November. Thanks to everyone who contributed their talent!
Best viewed from either inside or outside the pub any time.
This window is a whimsical nod to the Renaissance artist Hieronymus Bosch’s religious paintings. As you stand below the window and look up, you will see Christ descending upon you, bringing tidings of comfort and joy!
The window is on the first floor of 88 Ashburnham Grove.
This year, the family at 59 Randall Place will be experimenting with colour. The great thing about experiments is that they can never really be wrong. How right it is, though, will be up for debate.
The window is best viewed under the cover of darkness It will be ready at noon.
This year at James Wolfe Primary School, we have used the lead up to the festive period as a time of reflection. We have been remembering all of the positive and joyous memories that we have experienced both in school and at home over the past year.
We have created a memory bank to store our favourite moments. While taking the time to reflect, we have also set an intention for the new year to welcome more joyous experiences into our lives.
Our artwork reflects and holds these intentions.
As we look forward to the new year of 2023, we hope for a bright and happy future for all.
The window faces the road on Royal Hill, but you might have to view it from a distance if the school gates are shut. The window will be ready by 3:30 p.m.