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STRUCTURE & FABRIC :
ME TAL,
WOOD & GLASS
IMPORTERS OF POLISH CYLINDER GLASS,
ROUNDELS & BULLIONS.
Duke Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1ED
Email:
Telephone: 01509 235387, 01509 230433
Fax: 01509 232218
Until the 20th Century window
glass developed two methods of
production. Cylinder glass &
Crown glass. The latter ceased
manufacture in the 1930s &
is not available anywhere in
the world as present. Three
factories in Europe can still
produce cylinder glass.
Tatra Glass solely import
Polish Cylinder glass, of which
there are approximately 200
colours, including 30 tints for
restoration. 10,000m
2
yearly is
brought in from Poland making
us the largest stockist of antique
glass in the UK.
Tatra Glass (U.K.)
WINDOW GLASS
Glass for
period windows
The London Crown Glass Company specialises in providing
authentic glass for the windows of period buildings.
This glass, handblown using the traditional techniques
of the glass blowers, is specified by The National Trust,
the Crown Estates and indeed many others involved
in the conservation of Britain’s heritage.
Specify authentic period glass for your restoration projects.
THE LONDON CROWN GLASS COMPANY
21 Harpsden Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1EE
Tel 01491 413227 Fax 01491 413228
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NORGROVE STUDIOS LTD
Bentley, Redditch, Worcs B97 5UH
Tel 01527 541545 Fax 01527 403692
Email
SPECIALIST GLAZING STUDIO
:
Plain glazing for 17th, 18th and 19th
century windows. Repair and rebuilding of early periods of glasswork.
New handmade glass supplied to match originals. Ferramenta and
casement repairs. Copies in wrought iron or stainless steel, leaded
glazing in handmade glass only. Norgrove Studios is a small specialist
glazing studio whose core business is stained glass, both restoration and
newly commissioned work, with a specialist knowledge of vernacular
buildings and glazing. The studio can help with building restoration,
from advice and consultancy to practical works. Handmade glass
supplied for sash windows. See also: display entry in Decorative &
Stained Glass, page 117.
DECORATIVE & STAINED GLASS
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BARLEY STUDIOS LTD
Church Balk, Dunnington, York YO19 5LH
Tel/Fax 01904 489093 Mobile 07711 635014
Email
STAINED GLASS CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND CREATION
: Keith Barley,
Icon accredited conservator, established Barley Studio, York, over
40 years ago. The studio has gained an international reputation for the
high standard of its stained glass conservation and restoration for the
nation’s cathedrals, stately homes and parish churches. Barley Studio
is also known for its new work, with artist Helen Whittaker winning
commissions for many prestigious buildings across the UK. The studio
covers all aspects of stained glass and related metalwork: environmentally
protective isothermal glazing systems, restoration and supply of
ferramenta and opening casements, stainless steel wire guards, period
style plain glazing and antique glasses, consultation, surveys and reports.
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C J L DESIGNS
36 Vinney Lane, Blatchbridge, Frome, Somerset BA11 5EH
Tel 01373 472008 Mobile 07968 175069
Email
STAINED GLASS AND LEADED LIGHTS
: CJL Designs restores and
manufactures windows in all settings, offering a professional service
for the restoration of existing glass, frames and furniture. Other
services include: a bespoke design service; condition surveys and
recommendations for remedial work; the refurbishment of leaded
lights and metal frames, including Crittal type; advice on water ingress,
vandalism and protective grilles. Work is undertaken both in situ and
in the studio. Projects have included: churches within the Oxford,
Winchester and Guildford dioceses; the Falkland Islands Chapel,
Pangbourne; Roundway Hospital, Devizes; Littlecote House, Hungerford;
Worcester Cottage, Brecon; and other listed buildings.
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THE CATHEDRAL STUDIOS
8a The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EG
Tel 01227 865265 Fax 01227 865222
Email
SPECIALISTS IN STAINED GLASS CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
: The
Cathedral Studios looks back on 40 years of successful conservation
of the medieval, post medieval and Victorian heritage in Canterbury
Cathedral and in many other cathedrals, churches and buildings
throughout the country. The studio’s team of eight highly trained
conservators will be pleased to advise on the conservation and protection
of glass. Two of the studio’s conservators are PACR accredited.
