Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Chance Brothers Glassworks, founded in 1822, was a significant producer of various types of glass, including sheet and optical glass, as well as equipment for lighthouses. The site is now marked by a blue plaque, commemorating its historical importance.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque for Chance Brothers Glassworks is located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates the historic glassmaking company, known for its production of high-quality glass from the 19th century onwards.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5041, -1.9916
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0.8 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/12804949361 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks?
- Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1DR), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks?
- Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1DR.
- Is Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Chance Brothers Glassworks?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1DR.