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Crystal production in Waterford began in 1783 when two brothers, George and
William Penrose, founded their crystal factory employing 70 people. In a
short time they became the city's principal exporters and succeeded in
producing crystal with a purity of colour unmatched in Ireland or England.
Whilst the initial company failed due
to lack of capital and excessive taxation, it was in 1947, that a another
small glass factory was set up in Waterford just a few miles from the site
of the original glass factory.
From its first beginnings to today,
Waterford Crystal has earned a reputation for unequalled quality and
craftsmanship, built on design inspiration and heritage.
Today, Waterford
Crystal is part of WWRD UK/Ireland Ltd, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston,
Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER
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