Description:Bridgwood & Son were established in Lane End around 1795. Sampson Bridgwood took over the Anchor Pottery at the corner of Wharf Street (renamed Bridgwood Street in the 1950s) and Goddard Street in Longton in 1853. The compaany was absorbed by Churchill China plc in the 1990s. Bridgwood's made bone china and earthenware.
This group of women workeers includes Ethel Ibbs standing back row, 2nd left. The motorcar in the background is a Triumph Herald.