Langley Mill Pottery was located in Langley Mill, Derbyshire on the Derbyshire – Nottinghamshire border. From its establishment in 1865 to its final closure in 1982, the pottery went through five distinct periods of ownership, producing a wide range of stoneware ranging from salt glazed ink bottles, utilitarian items and tableware to high quality and original art pottery.
Read more about Langley Mill Pottery: Calvert Period – 1865 To 1883, Calvert & Lovatt Period – 1883 To 1895, Lovatt & Lovatt Period - 1895 To 1930, Oakes Period – 1931 To 1959, Denby Period – 1959 To 1982, Closure
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