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Tag: Alf Webster

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Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Dr George Rawson

Historic black-and-white group portrait of a class of young men and their instructors, likely from the early 20th century. Three men sit at the front in suits and academic robes, while students in ties and striped smocks stand behind them, suggesting an academic or vocational training setting.

Dr George Rawson explores Alf Webster’s time as an evening student at Glasgow School of Art (1903–1907), placing it within the school’s influential educational period from 1899 to 1915.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Professor Robin Webster OBE

Sepia-toned portrait of Alf Webster, a young man in a military uniform from the First World War era. He wears a dark jacket with buttons and a chequered glengarry cap, looking directly at the camera with a composed expression.

Robin Webster offers a personal reflection on Alf Webster, sharing memories of growing up with a stained glass studio at home and life with his father, artist Gordon Webster.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Discussion

A man speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion, seated next to a woman wearing a name badge.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Peter Aiers

Peter Aiers speaking at a heritage event, gesturing with both hands raised. He wears glasses, a dark blazer, and stands in front of a presentation screen displaying the Glasgow Gilded Age project branding.

Peter talks about the wider use of historic churches for an increasingly secular community.

Alf Webster: G(l)azing into the world of Stained Glass Conservation, Meredith Macbeth

Meredith Macbeth speaking at a heritage event, gesturing with one hand. She wears a grey blazer and stands in front of a presentation board with the title “Glasgow’s Gilded Age 1864–1914: Glamour & Grit” and a decorative logo.

Meredith gives an introduction to the method and techniques behind the conservation and restoration of 19 & 20th century stained glass.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, David Robertson

Composite image showing stained glass conservation work. Left: two close-up shots of a stained glass window, one vibrant and colourful, the other darkened and damaged. Right: a conservator in a green jumpsuit lifts a large, arched stained glass panel from a church window frame during restoration.

David Robertson explores how imagery in Alf Webster’s great south transept window suggests William Blake as a possible artistic and thematic influence.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Prof John Hume

John R. Hume speaks into a microphone while reading from a sheet of paper. He wears a grey tweed jacket, glasses, and a tartan tie, standing in front of a large screen during a public presentation or lecture.

Prof. Hume discusses the career of Glaswegian architect John Honeyman.

Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Gordon Urquhart

Gordon Urquhart delivers a lecture at a podium during a Glasgow’s Gilded Age event. He wears a dark suit and tie, reading from prepared notes. A banner beside him displays the event branding and website, while a historic image of a Glasgow street scene is projected behind him.

The author of A Notable Ornament examines the events and personalities surrounding the construction of the Kelvinbridge landmark, and chart its early history through to 1915 and Alf Webster’s windows.

Alf Webster: It’s All About Alf, Karen Mailley-Watt

Karen Mailley-Watt speaks at a podium during a heritage event, mid-presentation with one hand raised in an expressive gesture. She wears glasses, a burgundy shirt, and a statement necklace, set against a dark background with a projection screen.

Karen’s talk, It’s All About Alf, will give a general overview of Alf Websters windows and where to find them.

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