Discuss, Buy and Trade Royal Doulton with other collectors
Royal Doulton figurines were first launched in 1913 when Darling (pictured left) modelled by Charles Vyse was named by Queen Mary during a visit to the factory. Since this date over 3000 different figures have been produced in variety of subjects from the traditional ladies to clowns and wizards. Charles Noke was the man behind revitalising the Staffordshire figure
modelling tradition in the 1890s. However, the early models met with limited
success. Today, Royal Doulton figurines are famous the world over continuing
the excellent work first started by George Tinworth. There
is an International Collectors Club which Royal Doulton enthusiasts can
join. Membership benefits include: a complimentary joining gift which
for 2006 is choice between the traditional Royal Doulton figurine 'Autumn Stroll' (pictured right), a Character Jug 'North Staffordshire Drummer
Boy' (pictured left) and a Bunnykins figurine 'Clarissa the Clown ' (pictured
below right - see Bunnykins page for more
information); a quarterly magazine 'Gallery' containing news, features
and product information; invitations to special events; and the opportunity
to buy exclusive club figurines. Members are also entitled to consult
a free historical enquiry service. It
is possible to tour the Royal Doulton Factory at Burslem near Stoke-on-Trent,
England. Tours are available Monday-Thursday and commence at 10.30am and
2.00pm. They cost 3.00 pounds per person, last about one and half hours,
and due to stairs are not suitable for the elderly or disabled. There
is also a free Museum 'The Sir Henry Doulton Gallery', and a Factory Shop.For more information about tours contact: UK 01782 292443 or 01782 292292. Royal Doulton Factory, Museum and Shop Nile Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST6 2AJ. NOTICE - This site is not affiliated with Royal Doulton plc TM. The purpose of these pages is to provide information to collectors of Royal Doulton figurines. site by lincs-on-line | hosted by ukhosts.com |