Was there a glass factory at Seaham?
Seaham and nearby Sunderland were home to many bottleworks and glass making factories during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Seaham boasted the largest glass bottle works in Britain – The Londonderry Bottleworks, operating from the 1850s to 1921.
When did Seaham glass factory close?
The Seaham Chemical Works operated from the 1860s until it closed in 1885 and much waste and glass was dumped into the sea.
Where was Seaham glass factory?
The Candlish family had their massive bottleworks in Seaham, near Sunderland on the north east coast of England, between the 1850s and 1921. During those years the glassworks thrived and became one of the biggest glass manufacturers in the country.
Are you allowed to collect sea glass?
Collect sea glass “Unless the landowner has stipulated that nothing is to be removed from the beach.” As it isn’t a natural component of the beach, you are technically removing debris.
What Beach has the most sea glass?
Fort Bragg
There are some beaches that are known for sea glass, the most popular is Fort Bragg, California, which was previously a dumpsite where glass was left in abundance. Another popular place is Kauai Island in Hawaii, where glass gets trapped in between lava rocks and makes it way to the shore.
Where did the sea glass from Seaham come from?
The bottleworks would dump large amounts of waste glass straight into the North Sea and that’s where Seaham’s sea glass story began! That’s why with each new tide, you’re certain to find colour little gems along Seaham’s shore, which have been shaped and smoothed by the North Sea for over 100 years.
Where can you find sea glass in Durham?
The lively harbour town of Seaham is found on the Durham Heritage Coast and is world-famous for its abundance of unique sea glass, which people travel from far and wide for a chance to collect. What is Sea Glass and where did it come from?
Where did Seaham beach get its name from?
Charlie’s Brief History of Seaham Glass This glass comes from a glass factory that was on the top of the cliffs back in 1850. The factory was owned by John Candlish and was open from 1850 to 1921. The scraps and mistakes from the factory would be thrown into the North Sea at the end of the day – that is why it is called ‘end of day’ sea glass.
Which is the best colour for seaglassing in Seaham?
White, Green, Amber and Aqua/seafoam colours, these are the more common colours. Seaham is sometimes a sandy beach and sometimes very rocky. Spring, Autumn and Winter make for better seaglassing days when the sea is more likely to be rough and churn the beach up.
