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 MoreAs 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 MoreA 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 MoreFollowing 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 MoreGiven 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...
Read MoreAfter applying way back in October 2017, we were absolutely delighted to be informed in March that we were finalists at this years Heritage Crafts Association Awards in the "Made in Britain" category. The Heritage Crafts Association is the advocacy body...
Read MoreAfter 5 weeks of early morning trecks down the M6 and hours and hours spent crawling on hands and knees in spaces that would prove difficult for even the most vertically challenged, Lightworks have completed the restoration of this fine...
Read MoreThe process of commissioning Lightworks to design and produce a new stained glass window might at first appear to be a daunting one. However, we strive to make it as easy (and hopefully enjoyable) as possible for prospective clients. In...
Read MoreForming the central focal point within an internal leaded door panel, this lovely old piece of gilded glass unfortunately ended up with multiple fractures following shenanigans by a client's two young sons. We were subsequently contacted to ask if we...
Read MoreThis is a project we completed towards the end of 2017. Our client, based in beautiful Yorkshire Moors town of Pateley Bridge, was keen to replace the unsightly, light limiting and badly leaking timber casement windows in his properties master...
Read MoreThis substantial old stained glass dome by Liverpool based stained glass artist H. Gustave Hiller is situated above the grand central staircase within the original HQ building of Warrington soap manufacturers Joseph Crosfield & Sons Ltd. Completed and installed in...
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