Morgan, Wood & Co

Location and period of operation:

(See sources)

Earthenware manufacturers at various works in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.

The trade directories record the following addresses (all in Burslem):-

1860-61    Wedgwood Place Pottery.
1862-63    Liverpool Road
1864-70    Hill or Hill Top Works    on the Hill Pottery

NOTE: The Hill Pottery was located in Liverpool Road and Morgan, Wood & Co occupied part of the works - it was not uncommon for large pottery works (and Hill Pottery was very large) to be let out to more than one company.

Initials used on ware for identification:

M. W. & Co

  NOTE: The bee was a symbol of industry and various potters at the
Hill Pottery used a bee or bee hive mark:

Samuel Alcock: (1826-59)  
Burgess & Leigh: (1862-67)
Dunn Bennett: (1886) 

email: Steve Birks

updated: 22 May 2005