Where is ewenny pottery

There is evidence of twelve small pottery businesses having operated at the beginning of the eighteenth century. By the end of this century, demand increased as local industries expanded in the industrial revolution and as a result in the growth of the local population.

However, these pottery companies were relatively small concerns owned by generations of craftsmen. The number of local operations is not believed to have exceeded fifteen over the centuries, and no more than seven were open at the same time. By the s there were but two operations in existence, and these two are still producing today — Ewenny Pottery and Claypits. These two companies are an inspiration to any of us who work in a family business; Caitlin Jenkins currently potting at Ewenny Potteries is the eighth in the Jenkins line to work as a potter at the company.

Initially the pottery output from Ewenny kilns was for functional wares within domestic, agricultural, horticultural, industrial and architectural usage for local people. But much like the Doulton Lambeth history we discussed last week, the production of functional items evolved at the latter part of the nineteenth century into decorative items; local commissions began for loving-cups, puzzle-jugs and wassailing bowls.

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Topics: Historic buildings. South Wales. Before you start Animations This site uses animations - these may cause issues for some people and can be turned off. Coronafeirws Darllenwch ein cyngor diweddaraf am COVID Oherwydd y sefyllfa parhaol i ymwneud a coronafeirws, mae'n bosib na fydd busnesau a digyddiadau yn gweithredu fel y disgwylir. History in the making, the potters craft has been passed down from generation to generation and we continue that tradition today making beautiful handmade earthenware pottery for use in the home.

We welcome visitors from near and far and we can be viewed practising our craft in the workshop whilst the finished wares are available to purchase in our shop.

Photograph by Von Newcomb. Our History. Ewenny Pottery is situated on the outskirts of the village Ewenny, near the town of Bridgend, South Wales.