2017 version of iconic Bristol Blue Glass penny launched
Posted on: 14 Dec 2016Just 100 of these beautiful pennies will be made available and are certainly set to sell out quickly this festive period. Available online, or from their great Bath Road studios, don't miss out on this classic Bristol piece.
Bristol Blue Glass sits alongside the other true pillars of Bristol culture when it comes to what makes the city great. 'The Penny' is true testament to this and has featured various images over the years. For 2017, and just in time for Christmas, it bears the image of perhaps Bristol's most famous resident, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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Bristol Blue Glass was founded in 1988 by James Adlington, with the help of glass maker Peter St Clair. The aim was to re-establish a tradition that had been lost for over 60 years, the art of glass-making.
Available for just £30, this is an ideal gift for the Bristol-lover in your life! For the Chrostmas period, just 100 will be available. If you do miss out then fear not, more wil be produced in the new year. For more info and to place an order please visit www.bristol-glass.co.uk and keep up to date via Facebook and Twitter.
The studio and shop is located at: 357 - 359 Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3EW.
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
