Alcock, Lindley and Bloore Ltd

Location and period of operation:

(See sources)

Vulcan Pottery, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.

The factory was based in Clough street in Hanley in its later days and was taken over in 1974/5 by Royal Doulton and closed down in 1979.  The ware it made was Brown Betty Tea Pots and
later Coffee Pots.  The factory was only a small concern employing about 100 people, consisting of about 5 families.  The building in Clough street still stands backing on to Slippery Lane.

Previously: Smith & Co
Subsequently: Steelite International PLC

 

Brown Betty Teapot

 

Marks used on ware for identification:

The above information may not be available
for all potters - if you have information to
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email: Steve Birks