About the Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery Society

An independent Society for people who have an interest in and love of Pilkington’s Lancastrian and Royal Lancastrian Pottery & Tiles. It was founded in 1997, the centenary of the start of the production of art pottery at the factory.

Events & Publications: Next meeting. Society Annual General Meeting 16th March 2pm St.Mark's Church Hall Worsley

There are usually two or three events each year, held in different parts of the U.K., including visits to public and private collections of ceramics. The A.G.M. is held in March.

The Society produces illustrated publications containing reports on events, articles by members, letters to the editor and reports on current prices at auctions and fairs.

Pottery animals

Over forty animal models were produced - this is a sample.

Tiles

Examples of various Pilkington tiles from a past exhibition at Bury Museum and Art Gallery and some classic tiles.

The Tile and Architectural Ceramics Society has an excellent website which includes information on Pilkington's tiles - just type Pilkington into its search engine!

"Tiles Tell The Tale" is an account of the five tile panels commissioned by Liverpool Museum from Pilkington’s Tile and Pottery Company in 1914

Museums & Collections

Museum collections

History & Research

The Society brings together collectors and lovers of the products of the Pilkington Factory, as well as those interested in the history of the factory its Directors and personnel.

Social and Economic history is another area of interest for many members.

Can you help in our research?   Click Here.


Exhibition News:  RMS Titanic and Pilkington's Tiles - follow the link.


A new book.  Published April 2013: Pilkington's tiles 1891 - 2010 .   For information go to the pdf, for sales - please send a cheque for £20 + £4.50pp
ie £24.50. To obtain a special price on our earlier publication, Tiles Tell The Tale,  at the same time, please make a cheque for £25 + £5pp ie £30. P & P for 3 to 6 books £6.
Cheques should be payable to Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery Society and sent to:-

 Wendy Stock, Sullom Side, Barnacre,

 Garstang, Preston, Lancs PR3 1GH