00:00 A Birmingham building, Chance's Glassworks, has been labelled at risk by the Victorian
00:06 Society. The organisation annually identifies 10 Grade 2 listed structures in the UK that
00:13 urgently need preservation due to their historical or architectural significance. Despite their
00:19 listed status, existing protections are often not enough to prevent further deterioration.
00:25 Decisions about which buildings make the list are based on their historical importance and
00:30 the extent of decay. Chance's Glassworks, established in the early 19th century in Smedwick,
00:36 is especially notable for its extensive archaeological remnants. These include the bases of up to
00:42 six furnaces and major tunnels, representing one of the most comprehensive surviving examples
00:48 of Victorian glass manufacture in the country. Preservation advocates urge immediate action
00:54 to side this and other crucial landmarks from neglect and potential ruin.
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