Chance Brothers - Lighting the World

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10 жыл бұрын

For about 150 years the Smethwick Company of Chance Brothers was one of the most important and innovative pioneers of glassmaking in the world.
Such was its importance Chance Brothers was rightly called "The greatest glass manufacturer in Britain."
In 1851 the company produced the glazing for the Crystal Palace which housed the Great Exhibition as well as providing the opal glass for the four faces of the Westminster Clock Tower housing Big Ben.
At about this time, Chance Brothers became the most important engineer of the lighthouses which were built around Britain and throughout the British Empire. Today these lighthouses remain a famous part of seascapes all over the world.
In this short programme, Dr Malcolm Dick, Editor in chief of History West Midlands discusses the growth, achievements and decline of one of the Black Country's most important manufacturers.
An IDM Media production.
www.idm-media.com

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@keithgorman6019 8 жыл бұрын

I worked at Chance Brothers for 8.5 yrs in the F G E shop as a turner till closing in1976. Pay was ok but a great family atmosphere. Happy days!

@MickeyCool30 4 жыл бұрын

Live only a short distance away, be lovely when the site is redeveloped and back in use the plans look fantastic

@gf1001 10 жыл бұрын

My dad and mom and granddad worked there, I spent many happy days as a kid visiting the factory.

@nitarosenewman 8 жыл бұрын

+gf1001 are they still around to tell the tale of Chance Brothers? I'm searching for people who worked for Chance as part of a Heritage Lottery project.

@gf1001 8 жыл бұрын

+Nita Newman Sadly not I know bits and pieces if that can help?

@nitarosenewman 8 жыл бұрын

+gf1001 Hello There, I hope you are well. I'm sorry for your loss. Any names that you know or contacts would be really valuable. I'm collecting oral histories, it's often too late to speak to people or find them...I wish I had recorded my grandfathers story and others. For more information see below. It would be really nice to get a perspective from someone like you...from a child's perspective when you were younger. Would you be up for that? Keep in touch if you have anything, there may be people who knew your family, who knows. It's a long shot I know. Nita Newman Artist|Educator|Heritage nitanewman.wordpress.com Find out about MADE and the Chances Glass Heritage Lottery Funded project 'Everybody's Story' made.org.uk/arts-and-culture/chance-glassworks-everybodys-story

@gf1001 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Nita, if you wish to email me then please do rogerschris51@gmail.com thanks.

@barbcreed8635 10 жыл бұрын

My dad worked there til about 1962 - Sid Cooper - anyone remember him?

@carrionfilms6735 7 жыл бұрын

Hello - I'm making a short (non- profit) video about the 'Martian Lighthouse' that Chance Bros were commissioned to design for Harry Price back in 1929 and was wondering if I might use a few credited clips from this video?