Re-Form Evening Lecture - Burleigh: A Survivor's Story

About

A journey through 170 years of surviving in an ever-changing pottery industry. Trying to answer the question of what makes Burleigh different and why do some remain when so many other great names have disappeared.

Jemma Baskeyfield is the retail manager and company historian for Burgess & Leigh, working within the company for over 21 years and counting. She has become part of the Burleigh story alongside a team of dedicated staff, who find everyday to be different in this most unique of ceramic manufacturers. Preserving historical craft techniques, manufacturing underglaze transfer printed pottery in Middleport pottery since 1889.

This evening lecture is organised by Re-Form Heritage, the charity that manages Middleport Pottery and runs the Visitor Attraction.

The lecture will take place in the Burgess Room.

A bar will be available serving bottled beers, wine and soft drinks as well as small snacks.

Doors will open at 7pm to allow the audience to purchase a drink ahead of the lecture commecing at 7.30pm. Lasting 45 minutes to an hour, there will be time for questions and chat, before the site closes at 9pm.

Access requirements
Most of the areas on site are accessible to all, if a little bumpy due to the cobbles. There is lift access to the majority of our upstairs rooms and access to most of the heritage trail is possible without a step up or down. Unfortunatley, we're unable to accommodate wheelchairs onto the Factory Tours. Alternative options can be arranged when notified in advance - please ring 01782 49976 for more information. We have accesible toilets, baby change and a Changing Places Toilet on site. Children under 8 years of age will not be permitted on the Factory Tour. Young people (under 16's) must be accompanied on-site, by an adult at all times.