Gibbs and Canning, Tamworth

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Date:1965 - 1968 (c.)

Description:Gibbs and Canning produced architectural terracotta and achieved international recognition for the decoration of both the Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum, London.

Pictured is a workshop at Gibbs and Canning, during the last days of the company. Mr Lez Proudman, one of the first employees of the company, is seen here on the left with, Mr J. Bridges on the right.

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Gibbs and Canning, Tamworth

Gibbs and Canning produced architectural terracotta and achieved international recognition for the decoration ...

Modelling in Terracotta

Mr Les Proudman is seen here modelling in Terracotta in the plaster mould shop. Mr Proudman was one ...

Gibbs and Canning clay pit

Gibbs and Canning clay pit Glascote, during dismantling. The firm had conducted its own clay-mining ...

Pipes in the top yard, with the throwing sheds in the background

View of the Gibbs and Canning factory

The factory of Gibbs and Canning showing the drying sheds, end of the pottery house, and boiler chimney....

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Source: Tamworth Castle Museum

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