At Steve Sherriff, we are proud to announce our latest business expansion. Now in the second family generation of ownership, we decided it was time to move to new building premises. Despite the pandemic our business and clientele have continued to grow and with a growing customer base, came the need to expand the size … Read More
The team at Steve Sherriff Stained Glass Specialists are delighted to announce that we have been made Freeman to The Worshipful Company of Glaziers. Recently, Steve and Nathan Sherriff attended a fantastic event with the prestigious company and received official certificates to celebrate the beginning of their membership. What is The Worshipful Company of Glaziers? … Read More
Stained glass is a great way to create unique feature pieces in and around your home. We’ve listed several trending options that you can incorporate into your humble abode, which will be particularly favoured by those trying to create their dream period home. Do you have damaged stained glass windows in your home? Rather than … Read More
Discover the most notable news in 2017 surrounding stained glass windows, restoration and repair, including fascinating restoration projects and historic discoveries: A decade-long stained glass window restoration project finally completes The final piece of a 600-year old stained glass window was returned at the turn of the new year; a project which has taken over … Read More
Stained glass windows have transcended through time as a popular and respected work of art. We delve into the many interesting stained glass window facts, including how stained glass is made and recent announcements in 2017. Our next blog, part 2: facts on stained glass windows in churches, covers the many intriguing histories and details … Read More
Stained glass windows are a popular instalment for so many churches and cathedrals across the world, and it’s easy to see why. Read a selection of some of the most interesting facts on stained glass windows in churches, or view our other facts blog including part 1: general stained glass window facts and part 3: … Read More
With glassmaking a truly ancient technique dating back 5,000 years to 3500 BCE and as experts in the stained glass industry, here at Steve Sherriff we appreciate the long established history and development of this artistic visual medium. If you haven’t yet read our previous posts, view Part 1 and 2 of our stained glass facts series. … Read More
Steve Sherriff is proud to announce that we are now a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, due to our outstanding work in stained glass windows and doors, leaded windows and more. The Guild of Master Craftsmen is a respected, quality online directory of skilled craftsmen across a range of industries. The directory includes … Read More
Last week’s fire at Parnham House marked a devastating loss of Dorset history. Once a stunning building boasting incredible Elizabethan architecture, Parnham House was a stellar example of timeless stained glass window design. Here are a few photographs of what the house looked like before the fire. Unspoilt beauty Complete with luscious greenery, a winding … Read More
Stained glass windows are one of society’s most primitive methods of storytelling. Whilst their original storytelling purpose came about in the sixth century to depict Biblical stories to the illiterate masses, they are still used today in churches across the world. Here is an overview of how stained glass is used to tell stories. Sequential … Read More
