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The history of Estonia’s glass industry stretches back to the 17th century. This timeline traces its story from Hüti Glassworks through Rõika-Meleski and Meleski to Lorup, Tarbeklaas and the golden age of Estonian glass design.

Early 20th-century beach life in Pärnu – bathers and the historic beach pavilion during the rise of Estonia’s seaside culture 1790–1820: Early References to Bathing Culture on the Baltic Coast Across Europe, the idea spreads that sea bathing has health benefits. In Estonian regions, people still mainly use cold-water baths and therapeutic treatments , mostly in manor houses or at home. A public beach culture has not yet developed. 1780–1820: Kadriorg as an Early Centre of Es

1200–1600: The Estonian Coast and the Tallinn Region — Conquests and Shifting Powers 1219 – King Valdemar II of Denmark conquers Tallinn. 1227–1346 – Control passes to the Livonian Order and various bishoprics. 1346 – Denmark sells Harju and Viru counties to the Teutonic Order. 1561 – During the Livonian War, Tallinn comes under the protection of the Kingdom of Sweden. 1600–1609 – Sweden consolidates its power in the region, laying the groundwork for later conflicts. Dur