Cracking glass

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Event Details

Event Date:

20-01-2027

Start time: 18:30

End time: 19:30

Event Short Description

Mark Hill discusses the designers and histories of 4 famous, British glassware companies after WW2.

Event Information

These four outstanding manufacturers, Whitefriars, King’s Lynn (Wedgwood), Caithness and Dartington, changed the face of British glassware after WW2. As well as the histories of the companies and their designers, special slides will examine, compare and contrast ‘good, better, best’ examples from each company. The emergence of such innovative glassware factories is put into context, with the major influences behind them discussed. The current glut of Whitefriars fakes is covered, including tips on how to spot them!

Admission Details

Adult: Free for members

Child:

Child Age Limit:

Concession Details: £10 for guests

Organiser Details

Name: Arts Society Chichester Evening

Telephone: 01243 920096 messages only

Email: info@asce.org.uk

Website: https://www.cft.org.uk/whats-on/chichesterchamberconcerts

Venue Details

Address: Assembly Room, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LQ

Telephone: 01243 773435

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