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FIVE CHURCHES OF THE CITY: BISHOPSGATE AND CORNHILL

A walk through one of London’s most rewarding — and least visited — square miles There is a particular kind of May morning in London that seems designed specifically to justify the other eleven months. Bright without being hot, the light low and clear, the old stone of the City…...

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A Thousand Years of Beauty in the Most Glorious Square Mile on Earth

Six ancient churches, one April morning, and why the City of London’s sacred lanes deserve to be top of every itinerary There is a particular quality of light in London on an April morning — provisional, a little argumentative, as if the sun hasn’t quite committed to showing up. It…...

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Members in the News – Liveryman Dave Dalton – CEO British Glass

Liveryman Dave Dalton recently retired from his role as CEO of British Glass. Dave reflected on his distinguished career in a recent interview with Glass International (https://flickread.com/edition/html/69e5f8bfd41ed#13) and British Glass published a tribute at https://www.britglass.org.uk/news-comment/after-45-years-industry-british-glass-ceo-dave-dalton-retires During 45 years in the industry, Dave has been a constant champion for glass and was a key figure at the…...

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Where Wonder Lives:

A Day of Discovery at the Great Science Share for Schools At St Mary’s University in Twickenham, the future of British science arrived in small shoes, with big questions and an appetite for the extraordinary. The corridors of St Mary’s University hum with a particular kind of electricity on a…...

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The Glass Sellers Hall

These lines were found in the Minute Book of the Company for 1825 and indicate a fine corporate spirit.    ...

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The Turner Legacy of Glass:

The Turner Legacy of Glass: Honorary Freeman, Professor W.E.S. Turner & Helen Monro Turner At the turn of the 20th century, the British glass industry was in severe turmoil. Operating largely on archaic, secret recipes passed down through generations, manufacturers lacked scientific precision—many were unable to measure furnace temperatures accurately.…...

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The Cockpit Experience

Strengthening Our Ongoing Partnership with Makers and the Future of Glass Members of the Company and guests were welcomed recently to The Cockpit Experience, an inspiring insight into the studios, makers, and creative energy that define Cockpit Bloomsbury. As one of London’s leading incubators for independent craftspeople, Cockpit continues to…...

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British Glass Biennale Press Release

1 May 2026 Glass Art Society Announces Artists for the 2026 British Glass Biennale Flagship exhibition returns to The World of Glass, St Helens, 28 August – October 2026 The British Glass Biennale is back in 2026 as part of the International Festival of Glass, presenting a diverse range of…...

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The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Doodle Competition

The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ Doodle Competition We are delighted to invite schools across the UK to take part in a free creative competition for pupils of all ages. Win a unique piece of glass art designed by your pupils, along with cash prizes for your school. Generously supported by The…...

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A Spring Evening of Fellowship at Butchers’ Hall

17 March 2026 There are moments in the Livery calendar when the rhythm of tradition, fellowship, and City history blends so effortlessly that the evening feels almost timeless. Our Spring Court Meeting and Livery Dinner on 17 March was one of those occasions. As members stepped through the doors of…...

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