The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

Bottle kiln from inside the factory

 

Location 19 on the index diagram

The bottle kiln encroaches on the inside of the factory 

Kiln as seen from outside
There were many kilns at Burgess and Leigh 
this one survived demolition because it was part
of the factory wall

Previous is the painting of a Toby Jug and Art Deco jug
Next is a photo of some saggars 

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