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How can I find my ancestors workplace? (Potter)

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RStar

RStar Report 19 Sep 2006 19:52

My greatx4 grandad was an earthenware potter, along with his son. I'd love to find out if any of their produce still exists...was it well known? How could I find out who they worked for?

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Sep 2006 20:01

Where did he live? Have you tried googling the county and 'potteries'?

Brian

Brian Report 19 Sep 2006 20:02

Hi there I'm no expert but I would imagine you would need to look at the local history of the town where he lived and see if was known for pottery of any kind. I would think many towns had potters of various descriptions in the 19th century. If it was a town famous for fine pottery some potters left a mark signifying his work so you are now in the antitique world and would need specialist reference books. Hope this helps Brian

Pauline

Pauline Report 19 Sep 2006 20:02

If you know what area they were in you could ask the local archives if they have had any companies deposit any of their records. Worth a try. Pauline

RStar

RStar Report 19 Sep 2006 20:03

Great advice thanks. They were from Holbeck, Yorks. 1800s.

Denis

Denis Report 19 Sep 2006 23:48

Russell's Pottery, Holbeck, seems to have operated from about 1791 and closed in 1878. Situated in West Field Close, West of Meadow Lane. The local museums may have more. Denis.