While staying at her holiday home at Greenway, Agatha Christie worshipped at the ancient church of St Mary the Virgin, Churston Ferrers. In her autobiography, she noted ‘It is a beautiful little church and the plain glass east window always gaped at me like a gap in teeth. I looked at it every Sunday and used to think how lovely it would look in pale colours’.

Agatha resolved to remedy the situation with the donation of a stained-glass window, but, in true Christie fashion, the tale would prove full of twists and turns…

In this unique event organised by the Devonshire Association, and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Dr Sue Andrew will relate the tale of the window, which sheds light on both Agatha’s character and the artistry of its designer, James (Jim) Paterson of Bideford.

We will also be joined by Sandy Howard, a volunteer at Greenway. In a short, illustrated talk – Glimpses of Greenway – Sandy will share insights into why Agatha found her holiday home so magical and ‘the loveliest place in the world’.

Refreshments will be provided.