The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

Raw materials on the canal side yard

 

Location 1 on the plan

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Clay is still moved by hand as this barrow testifies

The raw white clay is shoveled onto this conveyor
which carries it into the slip house for mixing.

"The clays used are brought from various places, and differ considerably in composition and appearance." 

the conveyor at the rear of the works
the building at the back of the photo, with the red structure is the Anderton Boatyard

broken pottery - 'shards' - a feature of all potworks 

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