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Pottery Workers' Memories Sought for Heritage Exhibit
8 Jun
Summary
- A community hub seeks former pottery workers for a new exhibition.
- The exhibition celebrates the history of a historic factory site.
- Organizers aim to preserve heritage and stories for future generations.
A community hub in Stoke-on-Trent is inviting former pottery workers to share their experiences for an upcoming exhibition. The event, hosted by Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent (VAST) at The Dudson Centre, is part of the annual Heritage Open Days in September. Organizers are eager to collect memories from individuals who worked at the historic factory or remember it during its operational period, which spanned from 1810 to 1980.
The Dudson Centre itself has a rich history, having been donated by the Dudson family in 1994 and reopened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999. VAST chief executive Lisa Healings emphasized the factory's vital role in Stoke-on-Trent's industrial and social history. She highlighted the importance of capturing these voices to preserve heritage for the future.
Sir Ian Dudson, a descendant of the founder, noted the site offers insight into the social history of north Staffordshire's pottery businesses. He recalled how early pottery owners lived on-site and how factories provided education, fostering multi-generational family involvement. VAST is actively seeking contributions from anyone wishing to share their connection to the site's past.
