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James Chance Memorial

d. 1900

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Photograph at the James Chance Memorial war memorial

Chance Brothers and Company established a significant legacy in British glassmaking, originating at Spon Lane, Smethwick. This influential firm became a forefront innovator in glass manufacturing technology. The family's roots trace back to Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, before they established their enterprise in Smethwick in 1822.

Strategically positioned within the industrial hub of the Midlands, the company benefited from access to skilled labour and the era's canal and industrial advancements. For nearly two hundred years, Chance Brothers navigated considerable change. Today, operating as Chance Glass Limited, it continues its specialised industrial glass production from a Worcestershire base, testament to its enduring presence.

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