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Old works plan gets £2m boost
Tuesday 8th April 2008, 11:13AM BST.
An historic former glassworks has landed £2 million to transform the site into one of the Black Country’s biggest tourist attractions.
Bosses from the Glasshouse Arts Centre in Amblecote, Stourbridge, will now transform the Victorian site into a state-of-the-art glass, art and education centre.
Officials from the Heritage Lottery Fund yesterday confirmed a grant of £2 million.
The development will be led by the Ruskin Mill Educational Trust.
Spokeswoman Janine Christley said: “Preserving this heritage is vital to the local community and it honours the global reputation that Stourbridge used to enjoy.”
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If your ever there buy crystal glass from Kevin Barry, quality stuff and very reasonable priced.
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