The Alf Webster Museum of Stained Glass

26/05/2026

Another clean panel!

Our conservators have done an amazing job cleaning the panels and shortly the panels will start to be installed. Watch this space 👀

If you would like to see the panels up close, we still have some tickets left for .hirter talk on the 20th June. 🔗 below:

https://cottiers.com/event/a-celebration-of-glasgow-history-heritage-traditional-skills/

05/05/2026

We're happy to announce the launch of our Oral History Archive. This is free to access and can be listened to via our website: https://alfwebstermuseum.com/oral-histories/

The Oral History component of the 'Accessing Websters' project was led by Dr Lauren Beatty and aims to provide a wider context to the Webster archive.

Each week we will share a 'Stained Glass Story' to share some of the interviews on social media. First up, Eilidh Mackenzie

01/05/2026

Gordon cleaning in the sun! If you would like to see the work up close, don't miss your chance to grab a ticket as part of West Fest this year. Last ticket available via the this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cottierstheatre/2149960

22/04/2026

SOLD OUT!
This event has now sold out.

22/04/2026

We have a great host of events as part of 2026. These events will be held over two venues (Cottiers Theatre and The Alf Webster Stained Glass Museum). Talks by Prof. Robin Webster, Fergus Sutherland and Max Donnelly.

We will also be hosting a Celebration of Glasgow featuring Protests & Suffragettes, Glasgow Zine Library, Glasgow City Heritage Trust, Under One Roof Scotland, Scottish Traditional Skills Forum and many, many more. This is a FREE event at Cottiers Theatre on the 17th June 10-3pm, and no need to book.

Ideal for schools, or any one wishing to find out more about a career in heritage, history or traditional skills.

All tickets are available via www.cottiers.com

10/02/2026

Project update of 'Mapping Websters' funded by The Architectural Heritage Fund, Glasgow City Heritage Trust and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Here's what we have been up to in February 2026!

30/01/2026

Read all about Alf Webster's gesso panels here:

Alf Webster not only designed windows but also produced a series of panels for the Byzantine Smoking Lounge in Anderson’s Royal Polytechnic Warehouse. The Royal Polytechnic Warehouse was situated 6…