Glassmakers of Stourbridge and Dudley 1612-2002 is the definitive history of the Stourbridge and Dudley glass industry. It covers each glassworks chronologically, defining who built it, who owned it, and the craftsmen who worked there. Original research brings a new insight to a subject never previously studied in detail.
Family historians will appreciate the comprehensive genealogy and contemporary anecdotal evidence. Collectors of glass will gain insight into the development of styles and techniques and the contributions of individual craftsmen. Historians will see the industry as a microcosm of the Industrial Revolution with historical events such as wars, taxes and depressions discussed in the national context.