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The Potters of Harlow

Museum of Harlow, Muskham Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LF

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Come and learn about the potters of 15th - 18th Century Harlow with potter Jim Newboult from Trinity Potters.

Jim Newboult will be making replica Metropolitan Ware pots. Find out something of the lives of the potters that made this distinctive style of pottery here in Harlow.
Mudlarking Display: From licensed Thames mudlarker and illustrator Charlie Dixon @charlie.collects
Handling Station: Get up close with history, discover rare pieces of Metropolitan Ware from our stores that are not currently on general display.
Hands-on Crafting: Shape your own air-dry clay pinch pots to take home or decorate a biscuit using traditional Metropolitan Ware patterns.
Cake Stall: Enjoy a selection of home-made baking. All proceeds support the ongoing conservation of museum artefacts.
Book Stall: Browse a selection of pre-loved titles at the Harlow Civic Society Bookstall

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
11am - 4pm

Location & directions

Museum of Harlow, Muskham Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LF

Directions:
Free carpark to the rear of the Museum. Event taking place in the walled gardens.
Contact on day:
Annalise Taylor
Telephone number:
+447709923113

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The gardens are fully accessible however some paths are gravel which can be difficult for wheelchairs.

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