Study Day – “Porcelain in Staffordshire”

The study day will tell us about the fascinating history of porcelain in Staffordshire from the mid 18^th century, and how  an abundance of local clays and coal gave rise to a concentration of pottery factories that made Staffordshire one of the foremost pottery centres in Europe. This history continues to the present day, and reflects the social changes of times.

We are fortunate to have three acclaimed experts to talk to us about the history of porcelain in Staffordshire.

Miranda Goodby, Former Senior Curator of Ceramics at the Potteries Museums, will talk about Longton Hall (1744-1760), and other soft paste porcelain.

Pat Preller, the foremost authority on the subject, will speak about New Hall (1781-1835), and other hard paste porcelains.

John Democratis, will talk about the emergence of bone China with particular reference to Spode, founded in 1776.