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Glassworking in England from the 14th to the 20th Century (Hardcover)
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Glassworking in England from the 14th to the 20th Century (Hardcover)
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Glass plays an essential role in our lives and has done for
centuries. Glass has not always been so ubiquitous and this book
charts the development of the English glass industry from the
medieval period to recent times. Medieval glass was a scarce,
luxury material used to furnish the tables of the wealthiest
members of society, and to glaze only churches and palaces. The
industry was small and largely based in rural areas, where the
necessary raw materials (in particular wood for fuel) were
abundant. In the 16th century, glass manufacture increased and
benefited from technological development (largely brought by
immigrant glass makers). This encouraged a drop in prices for
customers which probably helped to increase the demand for glass.
Throughout the 17th century the English glass industry was
transformed by the use of new coal-fuelled furnaces, and raw
materials, especially seaweed and lead. By the 18th century, glass
was routinely used to glaze houses even for the less wealthy
members of society, store wine and beer, and serve drinks. The
scientific analysis of glass and glass working waste from this
period has advanced considerably in recent years and has enriched
our understanding of the raw materials and technologies employed in
glass manufacture.
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