Stained Glass Windows
in the Peak District
Alfred Fisher, Chapel Studio
Alfred Fisher MBE has produced stained glass window of the highest order for over six decades. Now retired, his legacy of work can be found in some of the most prestigious buildings in the land including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Chequers and the Guildhall.
Alf began his career at Whitefriars Studio in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks. As well developing a distinctive stained glass style, he was an early pioneer of fusing glass for architectural settings, and worked with engraved glass. In 1973 he co-founded Chapel Studios and worked there until retiring. Alf continued to serve on various advisory committees until recently and retains a fascination with glass.
He was responsible for the creation of many new windows across the country and the conservation and restoration of many others.
Chapel Studio was established in 1973 by Alfred Fisher MBE FMGP FRSA and Peter Archer FMGP, who both had extensive knowledge of traditional craftsmanship acquired at James Powell & Sons. In 1975 Robert Holloway AMGP joined the Studio, a second generation stained glass craftsman also from James Powell & Sons, bringing to the Studio his expertise on the practical side, which contributed to the establishment of the Studio in the early years, alongside the painting and design skills of Alfred Fisher and Peter Archer.
The studio continued under Robert Holloway following the retirement of Alfred Fisher and Peter Archer in 1999. Peter Campling ACR of M. C. Lead Glaziers Ltd, craftsmanship award winner in 1990, bought Chapel Studio in 2016 and adopted the Chapel Studio name overall. Bob Holloway retired in 2020, and Peter Campling ACR continues to run the company.
The company continues to be recognized as a leading authority for new designs, the conservation of medieval stained glass, the restoration and conservation of Victorian stained glass, and environmental protective glazing systems, as well as on unusual glazing arrangements of historic significance.
https://alfredfisherglass.com/