Bi-Centenary Celebration 2022

In October 2022, we hosted a lively and welcoming bicentenary celebration at West Smethwick Park Pavilion, marking 200 years since the founding of Chance Brothers Glassworks. The day was packed with activities for all ages, bringing the community together to honour this extraordinary industrial heritage. Attendees enjoyed heritage walks, Bhangra performances, creative workshops, oral history recordings, archive photograph displays, and film screenings, while our Chance ‘Antiques Roadshow’ gave visitors the chance to bring in glassware and memorabilia to share its history.

Beyond celebrating the past, the event also looked to the future—showcasing our plans to regenerate the historic glassworks into a thriving community and business space. The event was a huge success, attracting a fantastic turnout and even coverage on BBC Midlands Today.

It was a real testament to the power of local heritage, demonstrating just how much Chance Glassworks still means to people today.