Oldham Time Trek Trail

Brian Clarke stained glass window

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Between 1990 and 1993, Brian Clarke designed a series of three interrelated roof lights in stained glass for the Spindles Shopping Centre.  The windows are among the largest stained-glass windows in Europe.  Sir Brian was knighted in 2024 for services to art. 

Can you head further into the shopping centre to find the section of stained glass inspired by composer William Walton’s ‘Orb and Sceptre’ March?

Brian Clarke stained glass window

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