Tutbury's glassmaking history dates back to 1472, but the Tutbury Crystal brand itself emerged from a rich legacy of Midlands glassware. Though the village's last traditional factory shut down in 2011, the brand continues to produce hand-crafted English crystal
Key Milestones in Tutbury Crystal's History
- Early Origins (1472–1800s): Glassmaking was established in the historic village of Tutbury (Staffordshire) by the 1400s. A major 12-acre glassworks site was later built in Ludgate Street in 1836, taking advantage of the area's timber resources
- Webb Corbett & Royal Doulton (1906–1980): The factory was acquired in 1906 by Thomas Webb & Corbett Ltd., becoming famous for high-quality decorated glassware. It was later absorbed by Royal Doulton before the original factory ultimately shut its doors in 1980.
- The Georgian Crystal Era (1981–2011): Following the Doulton closure, redundant glassmakers pooled their redundancy money to open a new factory in an 18th-century silk mill on Silk Mill Lane. They operated here for three decades until rising fuel costs forced its permanent closure in November 2011
- Modern Operations (2006–Present): The Tutbury Crystal brand was subsequently acquired by Staffordshire Crystal and now operates out of Stourbridge—historically known as the heart of the British crystal industry. Every piece remains entirely handcrafted by traditional artisans, utilizing deep-diamond cuts and full-lead crystal.
- To explore the collections or shop the traditional handmade pieces, you can visit the Tutbury Crystal official site.
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