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Stained Glass - Repair & Conservation
The repair & conservation of stained glass is a complex subject; a specialist firm will often need to be consulted. There are usually at least three aspects:· removal of corrosion · repair of fragile or eroded glass · cleaning & delicate repair Cleaning the glass is a hotly-debated subject: the 'patina of age' can often dramatically affect the appearance of the glass, and it can be preferable to leave the glass uncleaned. For most glass, a simple wash wit h clean water is all that is appropriate; anything stronger can permanently damage the glass. If the glass has any loose paint or enamel, it should be left to a specialist conservator. St Mary's Church The existing lead 'cames' (the 'H' section strips of lead holding the glass in place) had  deteriorated to such an extent that the windows had to be completely removed and reassembled with new lead, in the workshops of Chapel Studios. Note the copper strips which are soldered to the lead cames, and which are used to secure the lead to the supporting ironwork.St Mark's Church 
The east window of this church is formed of three lights filled with memorial glass. The glass was recently cleaned and checked for distortion and deterioration.St Martin's Church Originally filled with clear glass, which was replaced with stained glass. The replacement  glass was obtained from the London Stained Glass Repository, where it was in store, having been removed form another Victorian church. The three panels fitted remarkably well into the existing
stone tracery. The right hand panel is St Andrew, which was particularly suitable as the adjoining chapel of this church was named after this saint.Domestic Extension An example of how stained glass form a salvage centre can be reused in a domestic situation. 
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