Holy Well Glass specialise 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 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 pre occupations. 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, the restoration of enamelled glass from the 16th. to 19th. centuries, and notably have great experience in the conservation of early medieval glass involving the conservation of original leadwork.- see appropriate sections. This work to historic glass is complemented by a separate section dealing with the straight forward restoration of plain glazing (leaded lights) and associated ironwork. We now offer competitive rates for this type of work Contact directors Stephen Clare or Dan Humphries for further assistance. 

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.