National Glass Centre — gleaming asset or white elephant?
Some 25 years after opening, the landmark building seems doomed. Not all agree. David Whetstone investigates
- Opened by then Prince Charles in 1998, the Glass Centre attracted much acclaim and National Lottery Funding
- Announcement of its closure in 2026 sparks campaign to save it but University is standing firm
- No decision has been made on the future of the site
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