tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178534865137030485.post3344282923662852424..comments2021-04-22T08:09:12.381-07:00Comments on Gregory Gyllenship: Fresh Air and a SwimGregory Gyllenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10976102638300951630noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178534865137030485.post-79180259056229134992012-01-15T13:43:40.678-08:002012-01-15T13:43:40.678-08:00Thank you Ruth, it was quite a grand building, in ...Thank you Ruth, it was quite a grand building, in keeping with the importance of the industry. I always wished I had learned to make pots, it looks fascinating and I enjoy the "mystery" of the glazes and finishes. I have thought of taking it up as a hobby but I have such a full life already that I will content myself with admiring others' work for now.<br />Thank you for the link to the picture of the Hill Pot Bank, best regards from GregoryGregory Gyllenshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10976102638300951630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178534865137030485.post-24313161569341292252012-01-11T03:16:22.438-08:002012-01-11T03:16:22.438-08:00I noticed your previous post with interest - I liv...I noticed your previous post with interest - I live near "The Potteries" (my husband worked for Wedgwood for 18 years) I thought you might be interested to see the factory (or in local speak; Pot Bank) where the pot was made - sadly no longer standing, but never the less documented for posterity.<br /><br />www.thepotteries.org/potworks_wk/083.htm<br /><br />There is an awful lot of local appreciation for all the pices which began their lives "around here".... hopefully the enthusiasm for such wonderful heritage will spread as you say!!<br /><br />With Beary Good Wishes,<br /><br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01706578761908077581noreply@blogger.com