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Architecture of Potteries Ovens

Herbert Minton Building, 79 London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QE

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

This talk will look at the various types of ovens and kilns which were used in our area for the firing of tableware, tiles and bricks, as well as the calcining kilns used for the manufacture of flint and bone ash as raw materials.

The industry had grown complacent in its use of cheap and
easily-available coal as a fuel until the totally-unexpected great
London smog of December 1956 led to the introduction of the Clean Air
Act 1956, which required smokeless firing after a seven year transition
period. This was probably the gravest crisis which the ceramics industry
had had to face for at least a century.

There will also be opportunity to see exhibitions from a few other countries whose nationals use the Redemption Community Hub, focusing on architecture, food and faith.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Location & directions

Herbert Minton Building, 79 London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QE

Directions:
Venue is opposite Stoke Sainsbury's where visitors can also park
Contact on day:
Fola Dandare

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

A warm welcome awaits all participants!

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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