Gladstone Works, Longton's complete Victorian potbank, was rescued on 25 March 1971 just as bulldozers were set to move in. It is now an internationally renowned, multi-award winning and unique museum of the Staffordshire Pottery Industry. The entire collection of Gladstone Pottery Museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
At the site, five magnificent and towering coal-fired bottle ovens still stand. Each can be explored, as can the cobbled potbank yard, the steam engine and sliphouse, the saggar making shop and the potters shops with live demonstrations. The galleries of sanitaryware, tiles and pottery colour give an insight into the complex and fascinating industry of the Potteries.
You can rest up in the tea shop for a break before you finish your visit exploring the souvenir shop packed with goodies. If you're planning a visit to the Potteries then you should go to Gladstone Pottery Museum
before you do anything else.
This blog was created to recognise the remarkable achievements of Gladstone Working Pottery Museum during the 40+ years since it was opened officially by The Duke of Gloucester on 24th April 1975. The jewel in the Potteries crown.
