1. Moira Forsyth was an English stained-glass artist.
15 Facts About Moira Forsyth
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Moira Forsyth's father was Gordon Forsyth a Scottish ceramics designer, stained-glass artist, and teacher.
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Moira Forsyth made her name for her stained-glass works, such as those found at Guildford Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral and Eton College Chapel.
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Moira Forsyth made and exhibited ceramics and created a large ceiling mural for the St Joseph's Catholic Church in Burslem, Staffordshire.
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Moira Forsyth was born in 1905 in Stafford, Staffordshire, to Gordon Forsyth.
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Moira Forsyth was initially trained in pottery and taught it, as well as making murals, but she was primarily known for her stained-glass designs and work.
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Moira Forsyth worked in the Ministry of Town and Country Planning during the years of World War II.
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Moira Forsyth's requiem was held at Farnham's St Joan of Arc Church where Forsyth was a member.
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At Stoke-on-Trent, Moira Forsyth studied ceramics in 1921 at the Burslem School of Art, where her father was principal.
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Moira Forsyth then attended the Royal College of Art, after having received a scholarship in a national contest.
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Moira Forsyth received prestigious commissions for cathedrals as well as for schools and parish churches.
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Moira Forsyth has been described as "one of England's most notable stained glass artists".
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Moira Forsyth's work reflected use of slab glass, cross-hatching and colours of the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Moira Forsyth frequently exhibited at art galleries and the Royal Academy.
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Moira Forsyth received the Queen's award for lifelong services to the arts.