Joseph Bell & Son (1840-1996)

Stained glass firm based in Bristol. The firm was initially established by Joseph Bell (1810-1895), and continued to be run by his son (Frederick Henry Bell 1847-1899) and grandson (Frederick George 1878-1967) until 1923. Each generation was involved in the design and painting of the glass, with additional artists brought in to design and make commissions.

Joseph Bell & Son was sold to Arnold Robinson, who had already undertaken commissions for the firm. After his death in 1955, Basil Barber, who had previously worked as chief cartoonist for Ninian Comper and joined the studio in 1953, ran the firm until Geoffrey Robinson, son of Arnold Robinson, took over the firm in 1959. The studio closed after Geoffrey Robinson's retirement in 1996.

Further reading

Alan Bambury, 'Joseph Bell & Son: Stained Glass Artists of Bristol' Journal of the Bristol & Avon Family History Society, vol. 183 (2021), 36–42.

Jim Cheshire, Stained Glass and the Victorian Gothic Revival (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2004), pp. 107-141.

References

Joyce Little, Stained Glass Marks and Monograms (London: National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies, 2002), p. 13.

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	The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John restorer: Joseph Bell early sixteenth century, restored in 1877 Church of St Asaph and St Cyndeyrn, Llanasa, Flintshire east wall of the south nave
	St Catherine, St James the Great, St Lawrence and a Bishop restorer: Joseph Bell early sixteenth century, restored in 1877 Church of St Asaph and St Cyndeyrn, Llanasa, Flintshire east wall of the north nave
	The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Child and the Risen Christ artist: Joseph Bell 1848 Church of St Tewdric, Mathern, Monmouthshire north wall of the chancel
	Scenes from the Gospels firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1852 Church of St Thomas, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire east wall of chancel
	Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1855 Church of St Tewdric, Mathern, Monmouthshire south wall of the chancel
	Religion, Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son about 1863 Church of All Saints, Oystermouth, Swansea south wall of the sanctuary
	St Peter with the Four Evangelists firm/studio: Joseph Bell 1864 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire east end of the south aisle
	Faith, Hope and Charity firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1865 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire south wall of the south aisle
	Acts of Mercy firm/studio: Joseph Bell about 1865 Church of St Peter, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire south wall of the south aisle
	Christ the Good Shepherd with St Peter and St Paul firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son Church of St Mary, Blaengwrach, Neath Port Talbot east wall of the chancel

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