The Association for the History of Glass is an educational charity whose aims are to advance knowledge, education and interest in the study of glass of all periods of history throughout the world.
Our members’ interests include archaeology, art history, conservation, museum studies, glass collection and glass science.
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Next meeting
Transparent Journeys along the Silk Roads: Glass and Connectivity across Central Asia and Beyond
14th-16th May 2026, London
Call For Papers
Recent years have seen increasing recognition of the importance of glass vessels and beads as indicators of movement across along the various Eurasian routes which are sometimes termed “The Silk Roads”. This conference aims to bring recent research to the attention of a wider international audience and to address current gaps in knowledge, including but not limited to glass production, technology, distribution, trade and recycling in Central Asia and the neighbouring regions. Abstracts of approximately 200 words should be sent to events@historyofglass.org.uk and to be received not later than 31 January 2026. To join the mailing list please email the same address. A flyer for the event can be downloaded here.
Recent Events and Meetings
Our Autumn Miscellany (15th November 2025) was a great success and we were delighted to welcome so many members and non members to our free lectures. Abstracts can be seen here
Spring Meeting 2025
Glass in Architecture and Construction in the Ancient and Historical Worlds
Friday 16th May
We were delighted to have so many people join us in London for our Spring meeting. For information about our speakers, see our past meetings.
AHG Grants
The AHG offers small grants to support research, projects and activities to advance the study of the history of glass. For more information please visit the Grants page. Applications always open!
AHG at the AIHV Congress in Mainz, September 2025
Several of our members presented their research at the 23rd Congress of the Association Internationale pour L’Histoire du Verre (AIHV) which took place in Mainz, Germany. AHG Honorary Secretary Sally Cottam was also elected to become Secretary General of the AIHV at the Congress. The next Congress will be held in Marseille in September 2027.
Glass around the World
One of our talented Board Members, Dr Tom Derrick recently appeared in an Australian ABC podcast aimed at children, to talk about the history of making glass. Have a listen!
Website Changes
There have been many website changes recently – please bear with us while we work through teething issues. If you notice issues, please email web@historyofglass.org.uk.
