Abstract This research article examines the role of immigrant labour and micro-innovations in transferring glass-making knowledge in early modern Britain. It argues that immigrants played a crucial role in adapting European products to local conditions by providing new recipes and access to trade routes. Furthermore, it emphasises the significance of mobility and secrecy in knowledge transfer. Immigrants created innovations through mobility by tailoring their roles to encourage movement and maintaining the confidentiality of their skills. The article also examines the demands of local settings and conditions for integrating new technology.
Oliver Gunning (Fri,) studied this question.