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100 1 _aRandall, John,
_d1810-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Clay Industries, Including the Fictile & Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn :
_bwith notices of the early use of Shropshire clays, the history of pottery, porcelain, &c. in the district
246 1 _aThe Clay Industries, Including the Fictile and Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn with notices of the early use of Shropshire clays, the history of pottery, porcelain, etc. in the district
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-15
508 _aTranscribed from the 1877 Salopian and West-Midland Office edition by David Price
520 _a"The Clay Industries, Including the Fictile & Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn" by John Randall, F.G.S., is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the rich history and industrial significance of clay, pottery, and ceramics in the Shropshire area, particularly along the River Severn. It provides insights into the early use of local clays and the evolution of pottery and porcelain production in the region. The book explores the journey of the clay industries in the Severn Valley, documenting the types and qualities of local clays, their applications, and the development of major pottery works such as Caughley, Jackfield, Coalport, and Madeley. Randall discusses the historical significance of these industries from Roman times through the Victorian era, highlighting innovations in ceramics, glazing techniques, and artistic design. Through detailed accounts of various businesses and their notable contributions, the narrative paints a comprehensive picture of the ceramic arts, the evolution of manufacturing methods, and the socio-economic impact of these industries on the local community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPorcelain, English
653 _aCeramics -- Great Britain -- History
653 _aClay industries -- Great Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63771
999 _c104595
_d104595