British Glass Foundation Charity Launch

The British Glass Foundation launch on the 24th November 2010. 75 guests packed into the Saloon state room at Hagley Hall for the speeches by the trustees and Vice Chair of the foundation. The trustees are Graham Knowles, Charles Hajdamach, David Williams-Thomas and Stephen Pollock-Hill. Brent Richards is Vice Chair.

The British Glass Foundation Set to Promote Stourbridge Glass

Stourbridge News Article

http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/8629042.New_group_to_promote_Stourbridge__national_treasure_/

The British Glass Foundation Launch Article

British Glass Foundation Mission Statement

“The British Glass Foundation will create the national lead to promote, educate and inspire visitors to the rich 400 year history of Stourbridge Glass. We aim to secure the future of the collections and archives, and work with Dudley and Staffordshire Council to find a suitable and worthy home for the legacy that is British Glass. “

Preparations for the British Glass Foundation Launch

Preparations have started for the launch of the British Glass Foundation. We are grateful to Lord Cobham in allowing us to hold our launch at the wonderful historic Hagley Hall, Hagley. Invites will be sent out and everyone is getting ready to stand together for the rich glass heritage of Stourbridge.

British Glass Foundation being backed by Antiques Roadshow Expert Eric Knowles

Glass campaigners set up new Foundation
9:00am Thursday 1st April 2010

CAMPAIGNERS trying to protect Broadfield House from possible council closure plans have enlisted help from a host of Black Country benefactors.
Members of the glass community formed a new group called the British Glass Foundation, at a meeting at London’s V&A in February, which aims to preserve and enhance the glass collection and archives based at the world famous Kingswinford museum.
Antiques Roadshow stalwart Eric Knowles has already thrown his weight behind the new national group - and now Blackcountry businessmen Geoff Hill and Graham Knowles have pledged their support.
David William Thomas, whose family firms Stevens & Williams and Royal Brierley Crystal made glass in the area for more than 200 years, has also given his backing to the new venture, as has Steven Pollock Hill, president of British Glass 2010.
Janet Hendry, spokesman for the new group, said: “The setting up of the British Glass Foundation is the most exciting development that has happened since the campaign to save our glass heritage began over 12 months ago.”
Meanwhile a feasibility study is continuing to examine whether Dudley Council’s idea to move the Broadfield collection to Wordsley’s Red House Glass Cone could create an improved visitor attraction.

Famous Glass & Sculpture Artists Back British Glass Foundation

London based Danny Lane & Steven Newell back the newly formed

British Glass Foundation.

Possible New Glass Museum Site

Express & Star Article

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2010/07/03/new-site-lined-up-for-dudley-glass-museum/

Taking Positive Steps

The forming of the British Glass Foundation has indeed been a giant leap forward. A national group has been set up to preserve and enhance the glass collections currently held at Broadfield House Glass Museum and Himley Hall. There have been many individuals since January 2009, who have come forward to help to keep the glass legacy alive in Stourbridge and Kingswinford. A big heartfelt thank you goes out to you all!

Campaign to save Broadfield House Glass Museum Collections makes Front Page News

Campaigners made front page news in Stourbridge News.

http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/8101535.Campaigners_take_frustrations_to_the_polls/

Axe-threat Museum Landmark Weekend

The British Glass Foundation 30th March 2010

"The setting up of The British Glass Foundation is a historic moment, recognising the 400 year old glass heritage of Stourbridge Glass. It is important to keep the glassmaking legacy alive in our area by promoting and encouraging glass artists. This is the most exciting development that has happened, since the campaign to save our glass heritage began over 12 months ago".

We would like to dedicate this day to all the glassmakers over the centuries that have contributed to make the name of Stourbridge Glass world renowned.

Nick Clegg MP Backs Save Our Glass Heritage Campaign

Liberal Democrat Leader visited Stourbridge today and backed the campaign to preserve and enhance the glass collections held at Broadfield House Glass Museum. He encouraged campaigners and understood the International importance of the collections.

Janet Hendry Speaks to Nick Clegg about Broadfield House Glass Museum

I spoke to Lib-Dem Leader Nick Clegg about Broadfield House Glass Museum, when I met him at the Conference in Birmingham. He showed a keen interest and will be coming to Stourbridge soon.

Local Lib-dems Supporting Our Glass Heritage

Cllr Dave Tyler, Cllr Lynn Boleyn, Janet Hendry & Lib Dem MP Candidate Jon Bramall supporting our glass heritage.

30th Anniversary Concert for Broadfield House Glass Museum

The 30th Anniversary Concert for Broadfield House Glass Museum was a success. The Singing for Pleasure Choir started the night, then Amy Stew and David Gregory and then Alun Davies sang. The highlight of the evening was Colum Sands who flew in from Dublin to sing. It was an amazing evening.

Following meeting at V&A a National Group Has been setup to Preserve & Enhance the Collections Held at Broadfield House Glass Museum - Press Coverage

http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/5037993.Glass_campaigners_unite

Video Highlighting the Nationally Important Glass Collections & Archives Held at Broadfield House Glass Museum

A video has been produced, highlighting the national importance of the glass collections and archives held at Broadfield House Glass Museum.
Featuring Graham Knowles, Charles Hajdamach and Janet Hendry.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOIn9UIW_qY

National Group Formed to Save the Glass Collections & Archives held at Broadfield House Glass Museum

A meeting was held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London on 25th February 2010. On this auspicious day, a national group was set up to preserve and enhance the glass collections and archives held at Broadfield House Glass Museum. Amongst those present were Brent Richards (architect of glass pavillion at Broadfield) Eric Knowles from the Antiques Roadshow and former Director of Bonhams. Chairman of Society of Scientific Glassblowers, Chairman of British Glass Education Trust & Chairman of Nazeing Glass, Chairman of Contemporary Glass Society and the Arts Council.

Pictured above are from left, Brent Richards, Janet Hendry and Eric Knowles.

Antiques Roadshow Experts Hit Out on Broadfield House Glass Museum Saga

Andy McConnell and Eric Knowles from the Antiques Roadshow Speak Out in Support of Broadfield House Glass Museum.

http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/5005353.roadshow_stars_hit_out_over_glass_museum_saga/