Throughout the years workplaces have built up their own traditions of celebrating events, from summer BBQ's to Christmas jumper days there is always something firmly ingrained in the heart of the company.
For those in Stoke-on-Trent the tradition of Potter’s Holidays is a long standing tradition that many pottery factories have historically honoured.
With Christmas growing closer we spend more time with family and friends, reminiscing, eating delicious foods and drinking warm drinks - and there’s nothing better than a Christmas hot chocolate when it comes to creating the perfect winter warmer.
It's that time of year when the end of summer is marked by the changes in our countryside and gardens. For our Factory Shop Manager, Jemma, it’s one of the most exciting times for dressing the Burleigh Factory Shop.
Since before Middleport Pottery was even a twinkle in the eye of founders Burgess & Leigh, the Burleigh bees and its beehive has been the symbol of Burleigh pottery.
Burleigh Pottery. A name that inspires thoughts of timelessly elegant homeware, unrivalled quality and uncompromised standards.
Ralph Lauren. A name that inspires thoughts of luxury, the best of the best and the pinnacle of style.
With Easter quickly approaching, our Factory Shop at Middleport Pottery has been dressed ready for the occasion.
Throughout its celebrated history, the women of Stoke-on-Trent have always been a firm, and active, presence around The Potteries, and Burleigh was no exception to this.
Our retail manager Jemma Baskeyfield has been working hard to make sure the factory shop is looking cosy. Taking centre stage in our upstairs best shop is a table setting fit for the most exquisite of dinners. Adorned with seasonal vegetables, Jemma has created a masterpiece inspired by the rich colours and nature autumn has to offer. Using Blue Burgess Chintz, which is now exclusive to our factory shop, this table has been laid for a more formal setting.
By bringing the rich colours of autumn into your home and onto your plate, this dish provides comfort as well as full flavours and textures. As the evenings grow colder, this is the perfect salad for cosy autumn evenings; roasted seasonal vegetables add such warmth to the table and looks even better served on your favourite Burleigh ware!