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Offline SJohn

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Pottery near Wilnecote
« on: Tuesday 10 October 06 09:53 BST (UK) »
Could someone please tell me the pottery / tile / terracotta manufacturing business which used to be in or near the town of Wilnecote ( possibly closer to Two Gates ) ? I believe I'm correct in thinking that there is now an industrial estate on the site.
In memory of 29184 Jones, Pte, 7th Bn DCLI d. 12/02/1914. Remembered, Frank.

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Re: Pottery near Wilnecote
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 11 October 06 14:58 BST (UK) »
How long ago are you talking?  There was a small pottery in the area you are talking about a few years ago...it was on the Hedging Lane industrial estate...in Dosthill which is about 1 mile from twogates.

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Re: Pottery near Wilnecote
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 12 October 06 09:51 BST (UK) »
Thanks for replying, PJ. The business the name of which I'm trying to find would have been going around the First World War. The one you mention seems too recent. I have someone who was employed as a tile presser around the time of WW1.
In memory of 29184 Jones, Pte, 7th Bn DCLI d. 12/02/1914. Remembered, Frank.

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Re: Pottery near Wilnecote
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 12 October 06 13:31 BST (UK) »
the name of the company is George Skey and Co. It later became Doultons.

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Re: Pottery near Wilnecote
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 12 October 06 14:02 BST (UK) »
Yes thats correct it is on the old A5 and is classed as two gates.....i used to work there about 20 years ago myself.  The building itself is still there but it has been taken over by another company now.
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Re: Pottery near Wilnecote
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 14 October 06 10:00 BST (UK) »
Thank you both for your help. Now finding more details and references.

John
In memory of 29184 Jones, Pte, 7th Bn DCLI d. 12/02/1914. Remembered, Frank.
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