William Moorcroft might be said to have been born in the right place at the right time, with the benefit of an incredible ability to master all the skills needed to ensure that his business prospered no matter what the economic climate of the times. He was born in Burslem […]
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William Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Poppy Biscuit Barrel
Who can resist the attraction of Moorcroft’s Florian ware? This Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Poppy biscuit barrel was designed and produced around the turn of the 19th century (1898-1900) and has the Macintyre factory mark and has an inscribed W.M. painted monogram and des, Rd No. 326471. Moorcroft only produced the barrel […]
Moorcroft Design Team Rachel Bishop
Rachel Bishop holds the distinction of being only the fourth head of the Moorcroft design department over a period that extends almost 100 years, ever since William Moorcroft set up his own pottery after departing from the Burslem firm of James Macintyre and Company in 1913. Rachel can to a […]
Moorcroft Sale – Saturday 19th January
This year’s Moorcroft Factory Shop sale will be a one-day event held on Saturday, 19th January 2008. The Factory Shop will have extended opening hours from 9.30am to 6pm, and will offer a wide selection of slight seconds giftware and table lamps for purchase on the day.
William Morris Celebration
The Moorcroft William
Morris Celebration starts with the full launch on the 16th October.