Today we went to the Burleigh factory for the first time --
It's the Middleport Pottery, located on the canal in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
We met with William and Rosemary Dorling, the couple who saved the
pottery from certain extinction.
(You can click on each picture to see a larger version.)
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| Follow the A50 to see the rhino? (Look closely...) | The region is home to quite a few famous potteries! | |
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| Window of the factory shop - Dutch flower jugs in several patterns are visible. | The entrance from the parking lot -- much more friendly than your average U.S. factory! | |
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| William and Rosemary Dorling, in a bit of a shadow... | William and Rosemary, much better with a flash! | |
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| Sue, the packing and production wiz. | The watering can. We like the watering can... | |
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| Square storage containers in the Glost. | Lots of pottery waiting in the Glost. | |
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| A clock, somewhere. | Neat jugs in the conference room. Only the left-most is currently produced. | |
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| More of the watering can... | watering can | |
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| watering can | even more watering can | |
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| The flower pot in front, assorted pieces behind. |
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| Calibrated water jugs. | The inside of the water jugs, showing the measure. | |
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| Various Calico pieces, including the butter dish, the egg cups & tray, the tea box, and the Calico Cat saucer. |
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| More Calico! | An assortment of Calico jugs. | |
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| Serving platter, coffee cup & saucer, gravy boat, and sauce tureen. | Gravy boat and saucer. | |
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| Tea and biscuits in the conference room! |