Smashing Glass

Study Day at Rye


Smashing Glass
is a flexible new Away-Day to Rye, the beautiful, historic Cinque Port on the East Sussex Coast, and the site of Andy’s gallery, Glass Etc, Britain’s largest second-hand glass shop.

After a welcoming cup of tea or coffee & biscuits at Glass Etc, groups of 50 maximum will walk to either the Fish Café or The George Hotel, both nearby, for a series of talks. Drawing on Andy’s extensive repertoire of lectures, groups can choose to have one, two or three talks according to choice. For instance, he can give two talks in the morning and leave the afternoon free to explore the town, armed with a copy of the popular Rye Antique Trail, a guide to the towns 30 antique and junk shops. Alternatively, a Blue Guide is also available for accompanied tours.

Glass Etc will remain available as a haven for the less able or energetic, armed with limitless cups of tea and coffee.