Peter Layton appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, in conversation with Lauren Laverne. The programme traces a remarkable life, from his family's escape from Prague in 1939 to the founding of London Glassblowing in 1976, fifty years ago this year. We've been truly touched by the lovely comments we've received since the broadcast, and if you missed it, the recording is available now on BBC Sounds.

London Glassblowing was named Shop of the Month in Country Life, with the magazine's writer visiting Peter Layton at the Bermondsey Street studio he founded in 1976. The piece explores the collaborative process behind the glass, Peter's working partnership with son-in-law Tim Rawlinson, and the studio's hands-on workshops, which the writer tried for herself.

Speaking to The Independent ahead of his BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs appearance, Peter Layton reflected on his Austrian-Jewish family's escape from Nazi persecution shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, describing their survival as nothing short of a miracle and crediting his parents with the life that followed.

Featured in Homes & Gardens' Movers & Shakers, Peter Layton talks to writer Claudia Baillie about a life as colourful as his work: from fleeing Prague as a refugee in 1937 to pioneering British studio glass and founding London Glassblowing in 1976. At 88, Peter reflects on five decades of innovation, and on passing the torch to his son-in-law Tim Rawlinson and daughter Sophie.

Peter Layton spoke to The Yorkshire Post following the death of his lifelong friend David Hockney, recalling the pair's first meeting in 1950s Bradford and the decades of friendship that followed. Peter, one of the founding fathers of British studio glass, said he hopes there will be a memorial service held in London.

Featured in Homes & Gardens' "In The Loop" newsletter, London Glassblowing was singled out among the week's standout names in British design. The piece celebrates fifty years of our niche artistic community, with Features Editor Holly Ransome noting that the city's creative scene is every bit as exciting as its rich past.

Peter and Sophie Layton join the podcast It Runs in the Family to discuss the craft and magic of glass, the importance of community and mentorship, and the deeply personal story of passing a creative legacy from one generation to the next.

Aliénor Cros, the London-based interior designer behind Artfully Crafted, visited London Glassblowing to meet Peter Layton and his son-in-law Tim Rawlinson, celebrating 50 years of one of the UK's leading studios and galleries for contemporary glass.

As featured in Arts & Collections, we will be opening our doors this April for our annual Spring Open House. Discover brand new collections from Peter Layton and Tim Rawlinson created exclusively for the anniversary to reflect half a century of innovation, experimentation and dedication.

As featured in Country & Town House's Going Out: Your Guide To What's On In London This Weekend, marking London Glassblowing's 50th anniversary with Gather — an exhibition of contemporary glass art from more than 20 artists showcasing the diversity and innovation of the studio since 1976.

London Glassblowing was featured in the Bermondsey Biscuit community magazine this winter, exploring the studio's roots from founder Peter Layton introducing the craft from America in 1968, to the thriving Bermondsey Street gallery it is today — and looking ahead to a landmark year of celebrations marking 50 years of London Glassblowing.

We are delighted to announce that our founder, Peter Layton, has been honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design - recognised for his extraordinary contribution to British studio glass and five decades at the forefront of the art form.