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  1. A grant of £48,200 has been awarded to a research project about the old Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick
    A grant of £48,200 has been awarded to a research project about the old Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick1 of 29
  2. Chance Brothers Glassworks supplied glass for the construction of Crystal Palace in South London
    Chance Brothers Glassworks supplied glass for the construction of Crystal Palace in South London2 of 29
  3. Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick
    Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick3 of 29
  4. Chance Brothers Glassworks made opitcal glass made for the maritime industry
    Chance Brothers Glassworks made opitcal glass made for the maritime industry4 of 29
  5. Heceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon. The Chance Brothers' Fresnel lens, built in the 1890s, was installed at this lighthouse
    Heceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon. The Chance Brothers' Fresnel lens, built in the 1890s, was installed at this lighthouse5 of 29
  6. Examples of the philanthropic nature of the Chance Brothers Glassworks
    Examples of the philanthropic nature of the Chance Brothers Glassworks6 of 29
  7. The former Sandwell College in Crocketts Lane, Smethwick, was built by the Chance Brothers
    The former Sandwell College in Crocketts Lane, Smethwick, was built by the Chance Brothers7 of 29
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  9. Inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick
    Inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick9 of 29
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  15. Derelict staircase inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick
    Derelict staircase inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick15 of 29
  16. Inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick
    Inside Chance Brothers Glassworks in Smethwick16 of 29
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  22. Paperwork from the 1960s
    Paperwork from the 1960s22 of 29
  23. Scaffolding now adorns the outside of the Chance Brothers Glassworks
    Scaffolding now adorns the outside of the Chance Brothers Glassworks23 of 29
  24. View shows how derelict the old factory has become
    View shows how derelict the old factory has become24 of 29
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  26. Old machinery inside Chance Brothers Glassworks
    Old machinery inside Chance Brothers Glassworks26 of 29
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