The History of Langham Glass

Langham Glass is in direct descent from King's Lynn Glass. Paul Miller (Master Glass-maker) learned his trade there as a young man, from a group of top European glass-makers brought in to work in the company. Working with these fine craftsmen laid the foundations upon which he has built his experience and his skill and upon which the hallmark and reputation for excellence that Langham Glass posseses are based.

Later Wedgewood bought King's Lynn Glass and during this period Paul designed and developed many of the animals and paperweights which are now sought after by collectors. Looking towards the future he planned to set up his own business and after much searching found suitable premises in Langham.

Despite perceived problems with communications and a sparse local population, Paul Miller, his partner Ronnie Stennet-Wilson and new partner Jim Middleditch recognised the growth potential in Norfolk and when they came across a set of flint barns in Langham they realised that not only did they measure up to requirements but they were also an exceedingly nice area to work! Thus in 1979 Langham Glass was born.

Because of his concern with environmental issues, Paul Miller embarked on a lecture tour of the local communities to allay people's fears about pollution, noise and traffic increase.

The main irritant in the process of making glass is the reloading of the furnace with sand (batch). Langham Glass circumvented this problem by installing a new furnace with electronic controls and special sound suppressing appliances. Because of its height, the Great Barn was chosen to house the furnace and is now the central part of the complex.

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