World of Glass
of St. Helens, Lancs.
The museum explains the history of glass with artefacts dating back to ancient Egypt and glass from around the world.
The museum tells the story of what made St. Helens great, from its humble beginnings to being a world leader in glass making. But St. Helens isn't only glass - there was also a thriving coal community and strong connections with medicines and classical music.
Glass-blowing demonstrations take place
An amazing film about glass will blow you away!
Explore the underground tunnels of one of the world's first continuous regenerative tank glass-making furnaces built in 1887 by William Windle Pilkington.
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