A Personal History of Chance by Ray Drury

An article from the weblog "Taking Chances", www.chancesglass.co.uk featuring memories from men and women who worked at Chance Brothers Ltd in Smethwick, world famous glass manufacturers.

Ray joined Chances Glass Factory in 1949 as an Apprentice Draughtsman. From these modest beginnings, he worked his way up to Chief Engineer, a position he held until the Flat Glass Division closed in 1976

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