Medieval History
The University of Wales has launched an online catalogue containing over 5000 image of stained glass windows dating back to the Middle Ages.
A one-day forum is being held today to formally launch the new online resource, which can be found at: http://stainedglass.llgc.org.uk/
The catalogue contains over 5000 images of stained glass drawn from 350 sites across Wales, together with descriptions and information about artists and manufacturers. Ranging from the fourteenth century up to the present day, windows are searchable by location, date, subject and maker.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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Medieval History
Medieval Stained Glass in Wales image catalogue goes online
The University of Wales has launched an online catalogue containing over 5000 image of stained glass windows dating back to the Middle Ages.
A one-day forum is being held today to formally launch the new online resource, which can be found at: http://stainedglass.llgc.org.uk/
The catalogue contains over 5000 images of stained glass drawn from 350 sites across Wales, together with descriptions and information about artists and manufacturers. Ranging from the fourteenth century up to the present day, windows are searchable by location, date, subject and maker.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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