About This Site

Gable Window with Rainbow Sunburst

This site is an independent reference to stained and decorative glass. It explains the main types of glass and how they are made, looks at buildings and the people who made their windows, and keeps a growing archive of photographs.

The photographs

Photographs are credited to this site unless stated. Where a window is in a public building, the name of the building is given so you can find it, but the owner or keeper is not named unless that is known. Details such as dates and makers are the best research available and may be wrong. Corrections are welcome.

Independence

This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any glass company, church, museum, heritage organisation or trade body mentioned on it. Names of buildings, artists, firms and products are used only to identify them and belong to their owners.

Learning and safety

The guides on this site are general information, not professional instruction. Glass, lead and chemicals can be dangerous. Follow the safety information that comes with every product, and take proper advice before starting any work.