Dunedin was founded in 1848, and by 1860 it was still a small town with fewer than 2000 people. But after gold was discovered nearby in 1861 the population grew quickly and Dunedin was soon transformed into the largest and wealthiest city in the country, and from the late 19^th century onwards stained glass windows became a feature of many of the large houses and mansions being built around the city.

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Robert Fraser was a pioneer of stained glass in New Zealand and glazed many mansions around Dunedin as well as designing and executing church windows all over the country. Later in life, Robert Fraser worked next door to Oswell Miller, who in 1943 bought Fraser’s business and the kiln which he had built and patented.  It was Fraser who inspired and initially taught Roy Miller the art of stained glass.

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John Brock was one of the most prolific stained glass window designers in New Zealand, designing and painting more than 300 stained glass windows in his lifetime. Born in London, at the age of 15 he began a seven year apprenticeship with James Powell & Sons, and was taught drawing, design and perspective. In 1913 he worked in Melbourne, then in 1914 he moved to Dunedin to work for Smith & Smith Ltd.

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