T Lawrence (Thomas, Longton Ltd)

Location and period of operation:

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The Falcon Pottery was founded in 1885 by Thomas Lawrence, the original site being on the corner of Wharf Street, Stoke. (The Trent Bridge Pottery).
Ten years later he erected the Falcon works in Waterloo Street, Longton. In the same year (1895) he took into partnership his nephew, John Grundy who, on the death of the founder in 1932 became the sole proprietor.

In 1938 the directors of Shaw & Copestake acquired the company 'Thomas Lawrance' and the name was changed to 'Thomas Lawrance (Longton) Limited'.

Until a suitable factory was built on land opposite the old Shaw and Copestake the two companies operated independently for nineteen years. In 1957 new works were opened at Barford Street, Longton. At this time 140 people were employed.  

New premises, gradually merged the two businesses and the Falcon Mark of Thomas Lawrance was ceased in 1964.

Initials used on ware for identification:

FALCON WARE

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30.10.2003