Association for the History of Glass

	.	Details of the Association for the History of Glass
To return to the home page, please click on the logotype above.	The Association for the History of Glass Limited (AHG) is an Educational Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. Its objectives are to advance public knowledge and interest in the historical, archaeological, aesthetic and technological study of glass for all periods of history and in all parts of the world, together with the problems of conservation and preservation of glass. It publishes a Newsletter twice a year and runs Study Days and Conferences. Origins of the AHG The AHG was originally set up to run the 8th Congress of l'Association Internationale pour l'Histoire du Verre (AIHV), which was held in London in 1979. It continues to act as the British National Committee of the AIHV, and in that capacity it hosted the 16th International Congress (known as "AIHV2003") which was held in London during September 2003. Management of the AHG The AHG is run by a Board of Directors consisting at present of three officers (President, Hon Secretary and Hon Treasurer) and 16 other members. The Directors are elected by the Members of the Association. Details of the Officers and Board Members may be found here. Registration Status The AHG is registered as a Company in England (Company Registration Number 1348828). Its registered office address is: The Association for the History of Glass Ltd, c/o The Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, LONDON W1V 0HS. The Association is a registered charity no. 275236.

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