The Circle normally holds two meetings each year. The Spring gathering is held in London, with the Autumn Meeting, which includes the AGM, normally alternating between the Provinces and London.
For the first time, in 2019, the Autumn Meeting and AGM were held overseas, at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Goldsmith's Hall in the City of London was, once again to be the venue but Cancelled because of the Pandemic.
Two of our members were to make presentations, including the experiences of one on inheriting her Father's collection of Labels, and some aspects of Hallmarking.
For the first time, a meeting was held outside the UK, at Corning, New York State home of the famous glass making company of the same name.
There were Workshops and Discussions as well as visits to the Rakow Library and of course, the Corning Museum of Glass
There was some time for relaxing - with a tour of the Finger Lakes Area and visits to four Wineries!
Held on 15/16th April 2019 at WOOLLEY & WALLIS , AUCTIONEERS, Salisbury, Wiltshire
After Lunch at a local restaurant we viewed labels in the following days Silver Auction, at Woolley & Wallis,
The Spring Meeting followed at the Auction House and consisted of a wide ranging discussion about the workings of the Auction House.
Many of the Members met for Dinner, again in a nearby Restaurant