Kensington Works, St. James Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
 

Kensington Works

Established by Wilkinson & Rickuss in about 1856, who were succeeded in 1862 by Wilkinson & Son, and next by Bailey & Bevington.
Mr Bailey having retired in 1872, the works were carried on by John Bevington, who produced ordinary earthenware, ornamental china, Parian and stoneware - the speciality being imitation Dresden for home, United States and Australian markets.
In the 1880's. John Bevington advertised 'Reproductions of the Old Dresden, Derby, Chelsea, and Worcester patterns, in figures, vases, candelabra (1,2,3,4 & 5 lights) baskets, etc.'
John Bevington continued at the Kensington Works until his death in 1892.
Jewitt's Ceramic Art of Great Britain 1800-1900

Kensington Works

1898 OS map showing St. James Street and Broad Street.  
 

The remains of the Kensington Works (white building),
St. James Street, Broad Street, Hanley

photo: Dec 2005
[in 2005 the works were occupied by a double glazing manufacturer]

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26 Dec 2005