Glass blowing, Osram Glass Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

The method of forming hollow vessels by blowing a blob of molten glass through a pipe dates to about 50 BC. The procedure was honed in the Middle Ages, especially in Venice. This man is following in a long tradition of glass blowers.

Location

Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon Tyne

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

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glass work worker blowing industry 1950s (1950 - 1959)