At the time it was said that just two 'printers' could produce the same volume of decorated pottery as 100 painters. Importantly, as the technology spread to countless other factories from ...

This means that while Lowestoft porcelain is often unmarked (beyond the occasional painter's mark), a much higher than usual proportion of the pieces are documentary. The Lowestoft business plan ...

Staffordshire Lord Lieutenant Ian Dudson is ... VE - or Victory In Europe - Day marks the unconditional surrender of Nazi forces on 8 May 1945, towards the end of World War Two.

Staffordshire Lord Lieutenant Ian Dudson is encouraging people to put on their own events or join in celebrations organised for across the county People in Staffordshire are being invited to mark ...

The redevelopment of the former Spode Works ceramics factory in Stoke-on-Trent has reached another milestone, with the renovation of another building. Building 4L in the historic Bottle Kiln ...

Formscan - SALARIA lost little in defeat when a neck second on her turf debut over this trip at Redcar earlier in the month and, with cheekpieces added today, she is fancied to get off the mark.

For those with specific collecting interests, the Samaritan Shop can be particularly rewarding. Whether you’re into vintage glassware, specific pottery marks, old tools, or any of the thousands of ...

Seven of the best things to do in Shropshire over Easter from tours to boat rides ...