Kingswinford Library - Dudley History Festival: Dr Kate Round
Kingswinford Library - Dudley History Festival: Dr Kate Round
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Kingswinford Library
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01384 812740
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Dudley Libraries
Email:
kingswinford.library@gll.org
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Market Street, KINGSWINFORD, West Midlands, DY6 9LG
23 October 2025. As part of Dudley Libraries History Festival we welcome Dr Kate Round with her talk titled Stourbridge Glassmakers, their history and their legacy.
The talk tells of the growth of our glass industry from Medieval Forest Glass and the integration of expert Huguenot glassmakers, from the development of discrete industries making utility bottles, glasses, windows to the fine crystal tableware for which Stourbridge is renowned. Why did the industry diversify? How did the revolution of regulation, laws, taxes, materials, fashions and demand change the industry? The ingenious artisans of Stourbridge faced those changes; mastered, honed and augmented their skills and their expertise and artistry has left a legacy that is celebrated worldwide.
23 October 2025. As part of Dudley Libraries History Festival we welcome Dr Kate Round with her talk titled Stourbridge Glassmakers, their history and their legacy.
The talk tells of the growth of our glass industry from Medieval Forest Glass and the integration of expert Huguenot glassmakers, from the development of discrete industries making utility bottles, glasses, windows to the fine crystal tableware for which Stourbridge is renowned. Why did the industry diversify? How did the revolution of regulation, laws, taxes, materials, fashions and demand change the industry? The ingenious artisans of Stourbridge faced those changes; mastered, honed and augmented their skills and their expertise and artistry has left a legacy that is celebrated worldwide.
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Wheelchair accessible, Disabled toilet
Organiser:
Kingswinford Library
Telephone:
01384 812740
Website:
Dudley Libraries
Email:
kingswinford.library@gll.org
Address:
Market Street, KINGSWINFORD, West Midlands, DY6 9LG
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Last updated 9th Sep 2025