October 2013

Wednesday 9th October

Speaker: George Copp

                    THE CLAY INDUSTRY AT PETERS MARLAND

A Bideford ware salt glazed bowl, 10 inches in diameter, made using North Devon ball clay. The inscribed ring shows it was made in 1727 for a member of the Greening family of Bideford who were involved with North Devon clay production from the 17th to the end of the 19th century

http://www.clayheritage.org

George gave an enjoyable and informative talk about the Clay Industry and Brick Works at Peters Marland.