Blue glass blow Last firm in historic tradition desperately needs new home

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.

- Lauren BEAVIS

David Barry from Bristol Blue Glass in their workshop in Bath Road; Left, Original Bristol Blue Glass products

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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.