The History of Church Stained Glass Windows

Church Stained Glass Windows were once known as the "Poor Mans Bible".
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows illuminate our churches throughout the world, being one of the main focal points within these places of worship.  Their beautiful colours and pictures bring the bible to life through stories of saints and martyrs from the christian world.

What is the history of Church Stained Glass Windows?
 
For about 900 years, churches and cathedrals have been displaying these fantastic master pieces. Once known as the "poor mans bible" due to the fact that bibles were too expensive.  With paper being expensive the church decided that glass seemed the most cost effective and durable way to spread the word of God.  Stained glass windows in churches today are carefully maintained and restored due to their integral part of the churches ambiance.  Beautiful examples are the Sainte Chappelle, Canterbury Chapel and the Vatican in Rome.

Church Stained Glass Windows are a work of art and today specialist who specialise in bespoke design of Stained Glass  Windows for churches and residential homes can only be described as 'artistic craftsman'.  Many homes are now following the churches example and using stained glass windows within their home to tell stories of their family etc.  A good example is a local Bolton family who commissioned a Clitheroe company to create a stained glass window that told the story of their life, family and roots.
 
Stained Glass Windows will hopefully continue to be restored in churches and grow as a design trend in interior design.