Mid Century Retro Whitefriars Pale Green Glass Swan
Whitefriars was based in London since 1680 on a location that had previously been a monastery founded in 1241. The position meanthat sand, clay, coal and other materials used in the glassmaking process could easily be transported to the factory. It was known to be the largest and most extensive glassworks of its time, before its unfortunate closure in 1980 after 300 years of glassmaking. Whitefriars continues to be recognised as a world leader of glassmaking, famous for its iconic designs and