Top Staffordshire Pottery Sites

Many of the world’s innovations in pottery production either happened or were brought to general attention in the Potteries. In the 1600s, for example, salt glazing and saggars were used by local potters but there is evidence that potters were working from much earlier than this. For example, excavations in Burslem found examples of pottery from the 1400s. Burslem was actually the centre of...

Staffordshire China was founded in 2000 and specialises in beautiful china and pottery made in the county of Staffordshire. This is the traditional centre of china and pottery making in England, although today we cast our net more widely to find the best choice of products for your home. Mementoes of HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and 60th Anniversary of the Coronation, plus Spode Calendar and...

The World of Wedgwood, a unique, interactive visitor centre experience celebrating the very best of British craftsmanship. Experience Wedgwood for the day through shopping, food, visitor tours and art and craft workshops. Come and explore the most extensive Wedgwood retail space in the world, offering an unparalleled range of products. Be inspired by our new collections... Read more. We will...

Meet the Makers in our bustling workshop, be inspired by our stunning courtyard garden, choose from our full range of flowerpots, browse gorgeous handmade British gifts in our gallery, The Octagon and top off your day with a tea, coffee, cake, lunch, brunch or a slice of toast in our fabulous cafe, The Straw Kitchen! Every pot that we sell has been lovingly handmade, hand-decorated and even...

Welcome to the Staffordshire Figure Association. Established in 1996, the Association comprises members from across the globe who share their pleasure in English pottery figures made from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. Some of us are professionals in the decorative arts world, but most of us are collectors. Our mission is to broaden collecting enjoyment so that our figures will be...

Restoration services for antique pottery,porcelain and china.Learn pottery restoration as a home business with our instructional cds. Fiesta Red Vase Franciscan Teapot Made in Japan Pansy Bowl McCoy Dark Brown Jardiniere McCoy Turquoise Jardiniere McCoy Uncle Sam Planter McCoy U.S. Mail Planter Niloak Mission Swirl Vase Paris Porcelain Doll Head Purinton Teaset Staffordshire Green Teaset...

If, like us, you have an interest in antiques and pottery, Pottery-English is the site for you. If you are trying to find the meaning of elusive pottery marks or need to research famous potters we have a large selection of both and are adding to the site all the time. There are some useful guides about how to look after your collection, and even start your collection. Please feel free to...

Collectors club for those interested in Myott and Goldscheider Art Deco ceramics. The Myott Collectors Club has been formed as an online source of information and meeting point for collectors and admirers of Myott ceramics. We initially concentrated on the 'art' of Myott, especially popularised by their highly distinctive Art Deco hand painted vases and jugs, but due to demand from visitors...

Merlin Antiques was established in 1990. Our specialty is English pottery from the 19th century. Our great love is Blue and White Transferware--actually transferware in all colors! We also sell Staffordshire Figures, Gaudy Welsh China, Lustreware, Pot Lids, Aesthetic Movement Pottery, Romantic Transferware and miscellaneous Pearlware items. We are located in Palo Alto, California, 35 miles...

Stoke-on-Trent and the North Staffordshire Potteries - Ceramic and Pottery Marks, History, Photographs and Maps of Stoke-on-Trent, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley. Stoke, Fenton and Longton,. "History Of The Staffordshire Potteries And The Rise And Process Of The Manufacture Of Pottery And Porcelain - With Preferences To Genuine Specimens And Notices Of Eminent Potters". "STOKE-UPON-TRENT, as its...

Enjoy Staffordshire. Discover days out in Staffordshire & holidays in the heart of Britain. Staffordshire tourist information will give you ideas for places to visit & short breaks. Visit Staffordshire for a fantastic short break or family holiday! Enjoy days out in Staffordshire where you'll have some unforgettable experiences, excitement, fun days out and incredible adventures, plus great...

Welcome - We offer a large selection of Burleigh's famous blue and white Calico pattern, a transfer-print produced from mid-19th century copper engravings which is still made by hand today. The lace tablecloth flutters in the breeze while steaming tea is poured into cherished teacups, releasing a calming aroma, evoking ancient essences. Appreciating the elegance and grace of the hand-made...