Potbank
- Synopsis
- A record of the last bottle-oven firing in the Potteries in August 1978 at the Gladstone Pottery Museum. Craftsmen who had not placed saggars for twenty five years returned for this unique occasion to do it one more time. Other stages in the manufacture of pottery in the 19th century are included. The development of the pottery industry and the latest manufacturing techniques are shown. Within the last 25 years nearly all bottle ovens in the Potteries have been demolished and the Clean Air Act prevents another coal fired bottle oven firing. The film records a once commonplace sight to a background of authentic Potteries folksongs.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1980
- Availability
- Hire
- Uses
- Industrial archaeology, craft and pottery courses. Also useful in conservation discussions.*
- Subjects
- Archaeology; Crafts
- Keywords
- history of technology; industrial archaeology; kilns; manufacturing industries; pottery
Credits
- Director
- Jennifer Tann
- Writer
- Jennifer Tann
- Contributor
- Nigel E Haverly
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Sponsor
Distributor
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