South Tyneside History
| Title | Plate Glass Casting |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0000107 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | c 1800 |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph of a sketch |
| Period | Georgian (1714-1837) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | At one point Messrs Cookson were making glass plates 64" long by 100" wide. They rivalled many foreign and British glass manufacturers. |
