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Hidden stained-glass masterpieces by Alf Webster go on display in Glasgow
Overview
Scotland's first museum dedicated to stained-glass history, the Alf Webster Museum of Stained Glass, is set to open early next year at the Lansdowne Church in Glasgow. Run by the heritage charity Fact Three, the museum will showcase the intricate works of early 20th-century designer Alf Webster, including the Templeton and McCowan windows, following extensive restoration and conservation efforts.
Key points
- The Alf Webster Museum of Stained Glass will open early next year inside the Lansdowne Church in Glasgow.
- The museum is established by the heritage charity Fact Three, which has worked on the project since 2013.
- Prominent exhibits include Alf Webster's Templeton Window and McCowan window, created in the early 20th century.
- Alf Webster studied at the Glasgow School of Art and died at the age of 31 after being seriously injured while serving in Ypres during World War I.
- The museum will feature a viewing platform for close-up views and technological space to rotate works from various collections, including Glasgow Museums.