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Author Topic: Tutbury Castle glass souvenirs  (Read 652 times)

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Offline Bernard C

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Tutbury Castle glass souvenirs
« on: February 08, 2011, 09:24:42 AM »
Help please.   I'm fairly certain that I've seen a Tutbury Castle souvenir glass illustrated in a glass book somewhere, but can't find it.   It's not in the commemoratives section of Strange & Rare, the most obvious publication.  Enlightenment sought please.

Tutbury Castle has been a popular attraction in the centre of England since mid-Victorian times, as it has dramatic ruins, complete with two ruined towers, one, the North or High Tower, genuine, the other a folly, set close by a pretty village complete with pubs and tea rooms, with a railway station within easy walking distance.   Throw in the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots on several occasions, its destruction by Cromwell, and good selection of well-documented ghosties and you have the ideal destination for a day trip.   ... and glassworks as well!   See http://www.tutburyhistory.co.uk/castle.html

I'm also interested in any of the actual glass souvenirs themselves, and would welcome details.

Finally, there are views of both the Webb & Corbett and Georgian Crystal works at http://www.tutburyhistory.co.uk/glass.html

Thanks for your interest,

Bernard C.  8)
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