The Staffordshire Potteries is the industrial area encompassing the six towns Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall and Stoke (which is now the city of Stoke-on-Trent) in Staffordshire, England. [1]

Mar 2, 2015 · Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks by Geoffrey A Godden. General clues to dates can be given by words that appear on the backstamp. ENGLAND – Added to marks after 1891, to comply with the American McKinley Tariff Act. MADE IN ENGLAND – 20th century, usually after 1914.

The Staffordshire Pottery was predicted to sell for £70,000 but high demand pushed the hammer price to £107,000. The majority of the collection dated to the mid-19th century and comprised Staffordshire Figures which are primarily of animals and famous people.

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses Designated Collections and displays fine and decorative arts, costume, local history, archaeology and natural history collections as well as the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics.

Jul 13, 2016 · ONE OF ENGLAND’S MOST RENOWNED INDUSTRIES GREW IN THE TOWNS THAT BECAME STOKE-ON-TRENT. FEW TODAY WOULD THINK of pottery making as a revolutionary enterprise. Tables piled with ornate dishware usually remind one of old money and power, not the collapse of the ancient regime.

Jan 2, 2025 · The incredible life and history of Josiah Wedgwood, founder of the world-renowned Wedgwood potter, during the industrial revolution, in Staffordshire. The amazing tale behind the potteries we know so well.

Jun 18, 2023 · Staffordshire Pottery is renowned in the ceramic industry. Its journey began in the 17th century, and it emerged as a pioneer of mass-produced household ceramics in the 19th century. Unique designs, patterns, and handcrafting techniques make them popular among collectors worldwide.

Nov 3, 2023 · To identify your Staffordshire pottery, there are several key elements to consider. Firstly, examine any porcelain marks or backstamps present on the pottery. These marks often provide clues about the manufacturer, period, or region of origin.

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,

Oct 4, 2021 · Staffordshire pottery production centered around today’s Stoke-on-Trent, a city in north-central England that was once a collection of villages – including Burslem, Hanley, Shelton, Stoke, and Tunstall – all sited on a hub of rich deposits of clay.