Bridgwood & Clarke

Location and period of operation:

Earthenware manufacturer at the Churchyard Works in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.  Also at the Phoenix Works Tunstall (c.1862-1864)

Subsequently:  Edward Clarke (& Co)

Initials used on ware for identification:

Bridgwood &
Clarke

B & C

B & C
BURSLEM

The name of the pattern is often included with
the marks.

The trade mark
"Opaque China" or Opaque Porcelain" 
is sometimes used. 

for more information select below:

Entry from the 1861 census: "Jesse Bridgewood, age 54, Earthenware manufacturer employing 40 men 15 women 20 boys 13 girls"

questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks

updated: 15 Aug 2005