The History of Langham Glass

Glass making captures the attention in a unique way amongst craft activities - a result of its dramatic production and mystery as to its creation. The partners realised the potential for tourism and decided that visitors should have a close, clear view. To that end, with the installation of the new furnace a steel gallery was included right around the wall of the glasshouse. This now enables visitors to move along and see different items made by the masters. At the same time as the skills are being demonstrated the master involved gives a running commentary over the amplifier.

In the beginning, Ronnie Stennet-Wilson designed the new house range of stem glasses, tumblers, tankards, goblets and paperweights. These were made to the highest standard by Paul Miller, by then one of the top glass-makers in the country. The object was, and still is, to produce the finest hand-made crystal glass possible. These ranges were introduced to the trade at the main city fairs, gradually establishing an identity and reputation for which Langham Glass is now well known.

Over the years the most important addition to the range has been Paul Miller's interpretation of the animal kingdom. This addition has proved so popular that it makes up a very large part of the export orders and which has been further endorsed by Paul being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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