Regeneration

Chance Heritage Trust is dedicated to regenerating and repurposing heritage assets for the benefit of the local community in Sandwell Creating places where people want to visit, live work and enjoy

Community projects

We work with the community to advance education in heritage and to develop new skills

History

Remembering and sharing past history, and recording the present history to share with all

Mirror for Chance

This book is more than just about a company trumpeting its achievements; it delves into the working conditions and manufacturing capabilities of the time with dozens of high quality photos taken around the factory.

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NEW RELEASE

You can now buy
our reprint of the
‘Mirror for Chance’

This book was originally published in 1951 by Chance

Brothers Limited to celebrate its 100th anniversary of

Lighthouse manufacturing.

PROJECTS

Chance Glassworks

All images courtesy Joe Holyoak

The Chance Glassworks site is bordered by road, rail and water as shown opposite. The highly iconic and recognisable Seven-Storey building, built in 1847, is visible from all angles and represents a massive part of the history of the company. It is even visible to passing motorists on the M5.

About

Architectural History & Heritage

Chance Heritage Trust is a charitable Community Benefit Society

The Trust aims to enrich the community with the restoration and protection of buildings and assets of cultural and heritage importance, and aims to provide the advancement of education concerning the social, economic and architectural history and heritage of the buildings in the area.