Artist in Brief

Glassmakers and makers of stained glass windows. James Powell (1774-1840) purchased Whitefairs Glass Co, which had been established in 1680. The firm worked closely with T. G. Jackson, Burne-Jones, William De Morgan, and James Doyle as designers for stained glass. The name was changed to Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd in 1919 but was changed back to Whitefriars Glass Ltd in 1962. The company was purchased by Caithness Glass in 1981.

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Artworks

There are 4 artworks by this artist in the database.

Image Work Type Description Year Church City Region Country
Stained GlassMain window
Location: South transept
1903-05Wells CathedralWellsSomersetEngland
Stained GlassMain window
Location: North transept
1903-05Wells CathedralWellsSomersetEngland
Stained GlassLife of St Peter (design by James Rogers of Dublin)
Location: South aisle
1864Christ Church CathedralOxfordOxfordshireEngland
Stained GlassSt Frideswide's Legend. Designed by Burne-Jones
Location: Latin Chapel
1859Christ Church CathedralOxfordOxfordshireEngland