Where bespoke requirements and originality of design are key, we're increasingly finding ourselves traveling further afield to undertake projects on behalf of our clients. This contemporary 9 panel door set comprising stained and leaded glass (based on an original design by...
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St. Alkelda – A Mystery in Stained Glass
PART ONE: A Mystery within a Mystery In the ancient North Yorkshire village of Giggleswick, situated just a mile to the north-west of Settle, can be found the beautiful church of St. Alkelda. An architectural and historical treasure trove, the churches...
Read MoreBespoke Contemporary Stained Glass Kitchen Window
We recently completed this substantial bespoke stained glass panel for the kitchen window of a clients new-build residence overlooking the Lancashire hills. The panel, which has been encapsulated into a double glazed unit (effectively creating triple glazing) measured in at...
Read MoreLightworks Celebrate 20 Years of Business
Lightworks officially opened its doors for business at 122 Lowergate on the 28th November 1998. To celebrate reaching their twentieth anniversary, the company held a studio open-day (it's always open during business hours really) on Saturday 24th November, followed by a...
Read MoreStained Glass Dome Completed
As part of a complete refurbishment of The Regency Club in London (a well established and highly regarded Indian|African restaurant), we recently completed the design, production and installation of this new 3 meter diameter stained glass dome. Our glass replaced...
Read MoreRevisiting Old Commissions: Let The Children Come to Me
Designed and produced for the Sunday School/Creche area of St. John's Church, Read (Nr Burnley) way back in 2002, this was the first new "fully stained" church window project Lightworks produced. It features a depiction of the bible passage "Let...
Read MoreIron Maiden’s Staggering Stained Glass Chapel Stage Set
As a musician and music lover, I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since I was 12. One of the first pieces of music I ever taught myself how to play on the guitar was Phantom of The Opera (remember...
Read MoreCorroded Hopper Casement Removal
A major cause of issues within leaded and stained glazing in churches and historic buildings is the use of ferrous metal when used to make supporting saddle/ferramenta bars or opening window casements. In this example at St. Cuthbert's Church, Over Kellet,...
Read MoreNew Stained Glass Dome Design Approved
Following a lengthy client consultation period, we are extremely pleased to have finally receive approval for this design for a new 3 metre diameter stained glass dome commission. The finished piece will replace an existing stained glass dome as part...
Read MoreChurch Stained Glass Cleaning Service
Given the physical nature of stained glass windows within churches and public buildings (comparatively large and often very high) they are generally subject to the build up of decades (and in come cases centuries) of dust, dirt and debris. Alongside...
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