Pomona Mug

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Date:1744 - 1747 (c.)

Description:The Pomona Pottery Collection was given the name after being excavated from a site near The Pomona Inn in 1967.

The excavation of the site unearthed thousands of small ‘wasters’ (discarded ceramic objects that were damaged or deformed during firing), which were later reconstructed for public viewing.

It is presumed that the wasters represent one or two unsuccessful firings.

The potter William Steers was trying imitate Chinese porcelain, which was much sought after during the period.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1850s
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 4
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 4

These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance ...

1890s
Holborn Old Paper Mill demolition, Holborn, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Holborn Old Paper Mill demolition, Holborn, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Possibly taken during the demolition of the old paper mill at Holborn, before the ...

1960s
Holborn, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Holborn, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Photograph of the 'Deeko' paper mill fire.

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Creators: Mr Samuel Bell - Creator

Donor ref:NM.2006.98.104 (22/25874)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

Copyright information: Copyrights to all resources are retained by the individual rights holders. They have kindly made their collections available for non-commercial private study & educational use. Re-distribution of resources in any form is only permitted subject to strict adherence to the usage guidelines.