Edward Woore

Edward Woore or Davie Woore (1880–1960) was a British stained glass artist and member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters. He was a student, apprentice and collaborator with Christopher Whall, a stained glass artist and leader in the Arts and Crafts movement.

World War I Woore served as a private in the Leicestershire Regiment in World War I and lost the sight of one eye. He was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the Silver War Badge following his injury.

Stained glass

Woore worked with Christopher Whall, who was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. He first won a contest for schooling with Whall, was then his apprentice between about 1906 and 1912 and later a collaborator. Fellow apprentices included Arnold Robinson,

He had had his own studio in Hammersmith in 1918. Just before Whall's death in 1924, Woore helped manage the Whall & Whall studio.

Three of his assistants during his career were Mary Hutchinson, Basil Jones and F. R. Gadsby.

He continued to work until 1958 when he retired to Wales. He died two years later in 1960.

Exhibitions His work was exhibited at: Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions, between World War I and II Colling Galleries Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool Stained Glass Designs at Maas Gallery