Sumptuous in hue and varied in form, Bristol blue glass has a jewel-like richness and its story is a fascinating one. Experts invariably warn the uninitiated that the term ‘Bristol Blue’ is a misnomer – blue glass was also made elsewhere, but it’s widely agreed that the city lies at the heart of the story.
Bristol was a powerhouse of glass production from the early 18th century. The distinctive conical chimneys of glass-making furnaces peppered its skyline. More than 60 glassmakers produced windowpanes and glass bottles, as well as decorative wares made from
