The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

Introduction to the walk

 

"Strangers are not allowed..." but we class you as a friend and you are welcome on this tour of the 'model' Victorian potworks.

The photographs were taken by Steven Birks (the owner of the Internet site thepotteries.org) in May 2000.  William and Rosemary Dorling kindly allowed the tour and photographs to be made.

In this tour there are about 50 pages and over a 100 photographs of the factory, its dedicated workers and beautiful ware.

Enjoy the tour

"Strangers are not allowed..."
Warning sign in the factory entrance

We start the tour at the factory front 

questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks