28. The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Lecture

Each year the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers organize the Ravenscroft Lecture. This year the lecture, at the Museum of London, was closely linked to the 350th anniversary of the 1666 Great Fire of London.

Hazel Forsyth, Senior Curator at the Museum, gave a fascinating illustrated talk about their unique collection of glassware rescued after the Great Fire - often from basements not uncovered for more than 200 years. Some pieces are severely damaged, whilst other pieces are in pristine condition and have provided valuable insight into the way glass was manufactured in the City of London hundreds of years ago.

I thoroughly enjoyed the event which was well attended with over 25 livery company Masters present.