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The magnificent stained glass East Window has been removed from the church and is in
the process of being restored by the skilled artists and craftsmen at Pendle Stained Glass

Old R.F.C. badge from East Window

New R.F.C. badge to go into East Window

Assembling the new badge

Showing the damage to the old glass

Some of the sections of glass being restored

The artist at work

One of the Cherubs

Part of the St George panel

Wider view of the panel

Assembling the glass into H section lead

Building onto the original drawing

Nails are used to hold the lead & glass in place

Bending the lead around the glass

Built up like a jigsaw

Cutting the lead

Assembling takes time

A full panel assembled and soldered

Close up of the complete panel

Cement is applied for waterproofing

Removing the excess cement from the glass

The completed panels are placed in an oven ....

.... and then heated to just the right temperature