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St Helens: Glass Past, Glass Present and Glass Future
Guided Walking Tour
Experience the evolution of a town built on industry.
Begin at the Victorian St Helens Town Hall, which is celebrating 150 years old this year, then onto the historic Gamble Building which is currently being transformed and will house the library & archives, youth hub and office space before transitioning into the future at the sleek St Helens Transport Interchange.
Witness the town’s ambitious regeneration at the town centre development site, home to a new120-bed Hampton by Hilton Hotel, modern residences, vibrant retail spaces and new market hall.
Explore St Helens Minister (formerly St Helens Parish Church), the heritage of innovation at The World of Glass and the historic Cannington Shaw bottle shop. Finally, visit Glass Futures, a global hub for sustainable technology, where St Helens continues to lead the world in glass production.
Many of the features on the tour will be staying open late especially to welcome the tour group.
Please meet 15 minutes before the tour is due to start
Guided Tour Route:
St Helens Town Hall
Gamble Building
St Helens Transport Interchange
Town Centre development site
St Helens Minster (formerly St Helens Parish Church)
The World of Glass and Cannington Shaw bottle shop
Glass Futures
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Access Information:
Please note route is through streets which may be uneven and have reduces pavement widths. The route is generally accessible but may not be suitable for some. We will walk just over one mile. A 15-20 minute walk back to St.Helens station from the end of the walk.
Attendees should wear suitable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Attendees should provide their own refreshments or otherwise purchase locally before and/or after the event.
Please contact hello@laf-uk.com if you have limited mobility or if you have any accessibility concerns or queries.
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Event Details:
17:15 - Meet at St Helens Town Hall
17:30 - Tour starts
20:00 - Tour ends at Glass Future
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Location:
Town Hall
Victoria Square
St.Helens
WA10 1HP
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Suggested Parking:
World of Glass
Chalon Way E
St Helens
WA10 1BX