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 created their windows, and keeps a growing archive of photographs. Its themes are to discover decorative glass, to commission it from the right specialist and to create it. The guidance on commissioning decorative glass supports the second.
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 attributions 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.
Contact and registering interest
Questions, corrections and offers of photographs are welcome through the contact form. Schools and teachers of glass courses can register their interest in the courses section being added to the site. Personal information is handled as described in the Privacy Policy.