Hertfordshire, UK - Jim wrote an entry in his 'A Village Life' blog about Salvo Fair stained glass, complete with photos.

'We went off to the Knebworth Salvo Fair last weekend - yes, that Knebworth, where the rock festivals are/were. My main interest was the stained glass - not that I wanted to buy, just get ideas. There were lots of windows, mostly Victorian but some 30s-40s. I am constantly impressed by the ubiquity of high quality stained glass windows in local Victorian houses. They must have turned it out like mass production. I know they had shops for cutting the glass and separate shops for leading up and assembly. The constant practice meant their skill levels were very high. What really attracts me is flashed glass - very expensive, but the coloured layer is always deep and rich. I liked these typical deep blue flashed corners with the deep ruby and deep blue panels. And more glass. Some very good colours here and the windows are in very good condition. It's very rare to find salvaged glass that's completely intact.'

Thanks Jim.

A village life: Knebworth Salvo Fair

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