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.
The latest edition of GLASS NEWS is out now – free to members.
We are very keen to expand our range of contributors. If you would like to tell us about your research, a glass collection you curate, an event you are hosting or a book or conference you would like to review, then please contact our team glassnews@historyofglass.org.uk
Autumn Meeting 2026
Saturday 14th November
10am
Sea of Glass: Current Research on Glass from the Mediterranean and Beyond
Please join us for this online meeting focusing on latest research on glass from the Bronze Age to the modern era. We have a fabulous line-up of speakers and something to interest anyone with a passion for glass. The meeting is free for members and guests. To receive a link to the meeting please contact us at events@historyofglass.org.uk
To see the full programme of speakers please go to our meetings page here
Looking ahead….
Spring meeting 2027
We are in the process of organising our Spring 2027 meeting. The provisional title is Glass in Museums and Collections: Display, Conservation and Research.
For more information please contact us at events@historyofglass.org.uk
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!
Transparent Journeys
A huge thank you to all who attended our Spring 2026 conference: Transparent Journeys Along the Silk Roads: Glass and Connectivity across Central Asia and Beyond. Delegates from across the world gathered between the 14th-16th May 2026 at University College London to share recent research on this fascinating topic.
The meeting focused on the vital role of glass as an indicator of exchange, trade and movement along the Silk Roads with talks from leading international experts in this area. But there was also time to relax and catch up with friends and colleagues and for exclusive access to exhibitions and collections at the British Museum and the Petrie Museum.
Professors Ian Freestone and Julian Henderson share a joke as delegates enjoy the conference dinner
To see the full programme of speakers please go to our meetings page here
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.
