However, Portmeirion pottery which is sold in the gift shop has nothing to do with the village. It was founded in 1960 by Susan Williams-Ellis, daughter of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who took over a small pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire. Previously as a potter, Susan had been commissioning designs to sell at the gift shop in Portmeirion Village. Portmeirion pottery’s most recognised range is the Botanic Garden range launched in 1972.
- Unfortunately, like many small companies in any industry, the Portmeirion Potteries was purchased in 2009 by a larger conglomerate, this one being the Royal Worcester and Spode factories.
For similar examples to this, see my Porcelain page.
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