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Blue glass blow Last firm in historic tradition desperately needs new home
Bristol Post
|October 29, 2025
BRISTOL'S last blue glass company may shut after being forced to move - bringing an end to a tradition dating back more than two centuries.
David Barry from Bristol Blue Glass in their workshop in Bath Road; Left, Original Bristol Blue Glass products
(Pic: SWNS)
The famous glassware has been made in the city since the 18th century.
But now Original Bristol Blue Glass is looking for a new home as its current Bath Road base is to be turned into flats.
Manager David Barry, 35, said: "Unfortunately, our lease has come to an end and we need to find new premises by February 2026 for our entire business - the hot-floor, the engraving studio, the shop, the office and storage facilities.
"It all needs to be moved to a large enough space located as close to the city centre as possible.
"The landlord wants to turn or sell the property and make it into flats instead.
This story is from the October 29, 2025 edition of Bristol Post.
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