Upcoming Meetings & Events
We are delighted to invite you to our next event:-
Glass in Architecture and Construction in the Ancient and Historical Worlds
Nunn Hall, IOE (UCL Faculty of Education), Bedford Way, London on Friday, May 16th, 2025
Non-members are welcome at all our meetings, but tickets prices are discounted for members and students at any paid events. For more information, see our Membership page or contact events@historyofglass.org.uk.
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating and diverse applications of glass in architecture and construction throughout history. While window glass will be covered, we will also explore the broader spectrum of glass usage, such as:
· Mosaics
· Furniture
· Inlays in other materials
Confirmed Speakers and Topics:-
· Katja Broschat Temples, Bling, and Gilded Wood: The Early Use of Glass Inlays During the 18th Dynasty in Egypt
· Andrew Shortland The Glass Walls of Nuzi, Iraq
· Helen Spencer Medieval Window Glass in Scotland
· Ana Franjic Stained Glass Windows in the Adriatic
· Victoria Lucas The Early Coloured Glass Windows of Jarrow and Monkwearmouth, UK
· Tim Penn Late Antique Wall Mosaics from Aphrodisias in Caria
Further speakers to be confirmed
Ticket Information
Tickets available via Eventbrite here:
· Members: £30
· Non-members: £45
· Students: £20
Join us for an enlightening day celebrating the rich history of glass in architecture and construction. We look forward to welcoming you on May 16th, 2025
For more details of upcoming or past events please email the team at :-events@historyofglass.org.uk
Past Meetings
Information about past meetings can be found on our Past Meetings page. Members can also access recordings of past meetings, when available.
If you have photos from past meetings, please add them to our archives by emailing web@historyofglass.org.uk.