The Past Histories of the Glass Sellers’ Company
1898
William Ramsey (Master 1879/80) (It was noted in the Court Minutes of 13.12.1990 that this book was to be copied. It is not known if this refers to the 1899 book.)
1899
John Moore (Master 1898/9) (Copies of the 59 pages of this book have been reprinted by Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprints ISBN 1104391201)
25.9.1913
Sidney Young FSA. (200 Copies cost £54.14.3d.) (He was a Past Master of the Barber’s Company and died in 1914.) On 22.3.1939 it was noted that copies of Sidney Young’s history had run out, and A L Howard agreed to produce an update. It was also agreed to buy Lists of Members Booklets from R F Stevens (£5.10/-)
1943
Alexander Liddon Howard (Master 1925/6, 1926/7, 1936/7, 1940/1, 1941/2, 1942/3, & 1943/4.)
1948
Sir Arthur Edward Hall (Supplements to 1943 Issue) (Master 1947/8) (On 20.6.1951 it was noted that Sir A E Hall was bringing the history up to date. This is probably the Report & List of Members 1947-1952)
1966
George Allan Bone (Master 1968/9)
2014
John Grafton Thorpe (Master 1995/6) (This updated history was produced to celebrate the 350th year of the Livery. Margaret L Kekewich assisted with the production. Note: On 15.12.1988 the Court Minutes noted that C Jim Ball (Master 1982/3) was re-editing and updating the Company History. He hoped to complete that by the end of 1989. On 24.3.1992, a short version was mentioned and, on 24.9.1992, 1000 copies were mentioned. However C Jim Ball had died in April 1992 and no issued copy has yet been traced. All his draft notes are now in our store and contained in a brown leather briefcase.