Holy Well Glass specialises in the conservation restoration and design of stained glass. We carry out works to many of the great cathedrals, churches and country houses in the U.K and beyond.

Set up by Stephen Clare in 1995 in the lovely cathedral city of Wells in Somerset following 15 years experience working with several of the leading design/conservation studios, the company name is derived from the famous rising wells- the "holy wells" that give the city of Wells its name.

Director Steve Clare is National Adviser for stained glass to the National Trust, consultant to St. George's Chapel Windsor Castle, and to King's College Chapel, Cambridge. He is also a member of the Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers, and Trustee of The Glazier's Trust- the charitable arm of the Company.

Steve is also an external assessor for the PACR/ Icon scheme for professional accreditation, and for the Icon CTQ (conservation technician qualification) as well as an external assessor for AABC (The register of architects accredited in buildings conservation)

The company was founded with a determination to establish a centre of excellence which allows carefully chosen and gifted conservators to flourish in a civilised unhurried atmosphere. We are commited to training (see training section) and have a very active research brief . The loss of painted detail in 19th. C. glass, and the production of obscure cast and folded glazing bar details being recent preoccupations.

In the conservation/restoration field we work in collaboration with English Heritage, the National Trust and with private clients. The company have a particular specialisms in small scale metal work involved in architectural glazing schemes such as the small scale manufacturer of original glazing bars or lead castings.

We have extensive experience in the restoration of enamelled glass from the 16th. to 19th. centuries, notably we have recently conserved the fascinating east chancel window by Francis Eginton at St. Alkmund, Shrewsbury.

The team have great experience in the conservation of early medieval glass, often involving the conservation of original leadwork.- see appropriate sections.

Both working directors are accredited ACR (Accredited conservator/restorer) within the ICON/PACR scheme;the highest conservation qualification in the U.K.

We are the only stained glass studio in the U.K. with 2 working conservators accredited at this level.