The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London was well represented among the global glass community that gathered in St Helens for the 20th Furnace Solutions Conference. Alongside Councillor George Woodward, Leader of St Helens Borough Council, Past Master Richard Katz delivered a welcome address to an international audience that…...
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…...
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.…...
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…...
Members in the News – Honorary Liveryman, Peter Layton
A landmark moment for a master of British studio glass A Pioneer Recognised on the World Stage Honorary Liveryman Peter Layton – widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of British studio glass – has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, the leading international fair for contemporary…...
Freedom of the City Ceremony at Guildhall
Freedom of the City Ceremony at Guildhall On Thursday, 12th February 2026, the Master, the Clerk, and Members of the Court of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London were pleased to attend the Chamberlain’s Court at the Guildhall. During this special occasion, five Glass Sellers Freemen made…...
Members in the News – Master Matthew Demmon
Demmon Family Honoured at Guildhall as Karen and Lucy Receive the Freedom of the City of London A distinguished ceremony took place at the Guildhall, London, on Thursday, 5th February, where Mistress, Mrs Karen Demmon and Miss Lucy Demmon were formally admitted to the Freedom of the City of London.…...
Members in the News – Interview with Glass Artist, Liveryman Allister Malcolm
Allister, resident glass artist at Stourbridge Glass Museum, with work appearing in museums worldwide, specializes in bespoke commissions and is leading the way in sustainable glassmaking with an electric, soon-to-be solar-powered studio. Allister is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ of London CLICK HERE FOR…...
International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025) Kolkata, India
Glass Sellers prominent at ICG 2025 Liverymen Alastair Cormack, Dave Fordham, Stuart Hakes and John Parker were prominent figures among over 550 attendees at the prestigious 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025) in Kolkata this week. A triennial conference considered one of the most important on the global glass events…...
Members in the News – Col. (Rtd) Audrey Jean Smith OBE
Congratulations to former Glass Sellers Clerk Audrey Jean Smith, who received an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List in 2025, recognising her work supporting Women’s Royal Army Corps veterans. Audrey joined the Glass Sellers in June 1999 and was clothed in Livery the following September. In June 2002, she…...
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