World of Glass, Glass museum in St Helens, England.
World of Glass is a museum in St Helens dedicated to glass history and manufacturing, featuring multiple exhibition areas with artifacts, industrial machinery, and contemporary glass art. The spaces show how glass was made and the role it played in the town's industry.
The museum was founded in 2000 to preserve the town's glass-making tradition, which traces back to when Pilkington Glass was established. The company helped turn St Helens into a major glass manufacturing center.
Live glass-blowing demonstrations show traditional craft techniques passed down through generations of skilled workers. You can watch artisans shape molten glass and understand the physical skill required for this demanding work.
The museum provides various areas to explore, including demonstration workshops and exhibitions that are easily accessible on foot. There are also opportunities to shop and relax before or after your visit.
Visitors can watch artisans blow glass in a dedicated workshop space and observe the craft up close. The heat and speed of the work are striking to watch.
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