Classic Pottery Co
From Graces Guide
of Fountain Place Works, Burslem, Staffs
- 1789 The Fountain Place Works, with a house and grounds attached, was built by Enoch Wood, son of Aaron Wood, the block-cutter and modeller.
- The whole estate, incorporating the sites of four older potteries, extended westwards down the hillside and southwards to straddle Pack Horse Lane.
- 1790 Wood was in partnership with James Caldwell until 1818.
- From 1818 until 1846 (six years after Wood's death), the firm was known as Enoch Wood and Sons.
- By the early 1830s, 1,100 were employed at the works. Products included blue-printed ware, jasper ware, black basaltes, figures, and some experimental porcelain.
- After 1846, the factory passed through various hands.
- From c1868 it was not in continuous occupation; much of it was subsequently demolished to make way for new streets and buildings.
- 1922 Listed Exhibitor (late entry) - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Art Pottery, Stoneware Semi-Porcelain Teapots and Table Sets for Households and Caterers. Specialities: Patent Non-Drip and Non-Chip Teapots, Jugs, etc. (Stand No. G.9) [1]
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