Alex Galloway

It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that I am writing to you following the death of Past Master Geoffrey Bond OBE, OStJ DL LLD (Hon) RNOM FSA BSc (Econ) who joined the Livery of the Glaziers in 1973 and was our Master in 1997. Geoffrey was active in the City Civic […]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new permanent Clerk, Elisabeth Reyes. Elisabeth will start work for the Company on Monday 20th July.  There will be a two-week handover period with our interim Clerk, Vicky Andrew, who will leave us on 31st July. Elisabeth has served as Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and […]

The Glaziers’ Charity, through its Stained Glass Repository, is offering to its members, supporters and other interested members of the public, the chance to have in their own home stained glass pieces designed by Augustus Pugin from the dismantled West Window of Sherborne Abbey. Ideal for the mantlepiece or hanging, there is only a handling […]

    New proposals could seriously affect those working in stained glass craft, conservation and associated heritage industries. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation to seek stakeholder views on the proposals to update blood lead exposure levels in current regulations, codes of practice and guidance. HSE is also taking the opportunity to gather […]

 We received 16 applications for the first ever Glaziers’ Charity Business Development Award. Applications were reviewed by a special Awards Assessment Panel, consisting of Glaziers’ Past Master David Stringer-Lamarre (Fortis Consulting), Livery Court Assistant Azad Ayub (founder of Azad Ayub Limited) and Liveryman Mark Hosea (CEO of London Historic Buildings Trust). The panel unanimously agreed […]

The Stained Glass Museum in Ely, Cambridgeshire, has been awarded Designated Status by Arts Council England, placing it among a select group of institutions whose collections are recognised as being of national significance. This prestigious accolade celebrates the exceptional range, quality, and importance of the museum’s collection, which spans more than 800 years of stained […]

Heritage Crafts, has launched a bursary targeted at new entrants and early-career craftspeople working in stained glass window making and conservation who are experiencing financial hardship. It is supported by the British Society of Master Glass Painters and is part of a suite of grants, awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate heritage craftspeople. Apply […]

The Glaziers’ Company welcomes Victoria Andrew to the office in January. Vicky will be providing part-week Livery Clerk and administrative services for us at Glaziers’ Hall for the next few months. Vicky has experience of offering similar services to other Livery Companies and is both a Court Assistant and Committee Secretary at the Worshipful Company […]

The deadline for receipt of applications for this innovative award is 31 January 2026 It could be worth £3,000 to the winning individuals for setting up a new stained glass business, or to private business owners looking to grow an existing business via a new project. The Awards Assessment Panel will be Past Master David Stringer-Lamarre […]

Tim McNally was formally installed as Master at the St Andrew’s Day Court, along with Helen Whittaker (Upper Warden) and Hamish McArthur (Renter Warden) Image © jampondphotography