New Web page - Maps - A J Potts
The maps designs found on Wileman and Shelley china were introduced and registered, not by the pottery, but Arthur J. Potts of Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight. A study by Gerry Pearce has now been uploaded as a webpage
and is available for viewing either from the Main Menu above or via this direct link. For a few entries there are only copies of images from the Pattern Books - If you have any actual pieces please forward a photo to Gerry Pearce for inclusion in the study.
Annual Weekend & AGM 2024
The Shelley Group Annual Weekend & AGM 2024 will again be held at the Holiday Inn, Telford, from Friday 5 April to Sunday 7 April 2024. A booking form is included in the December magazine or may be downloaded from this link. Please return your completed form together with payment as soon as possible but in any event by 31 January 2024, to Ruth Jenkins (address on booking form) or by email to ruthcjenkins@btinternet.com .
Noteworthy Lots
Potteries Auctions at Silverdale showrooms on 9-11 November 2023 included items from the collections of Les and Enid Foley and Ian and Sheila Davies - former members of the UK's Shelley Group. There were too many items of interest to list all in the usual manner however a separate summary of the more significant results can be viewed via Noteworthy Lots or this direct link.
Stoke on Trent City Archives - Shelley & Wileman Pattern Books
You may have seen the news that the City Central Library building has been sold by the City Council, and the Stoke on Trent City Archives which houses the Shelley and Wileman Pattern Books, will be moving to a new home at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery just next door. This will affect the on site services available from 5 December 2022 for several months. More detailed information is available on our Pattern Books page.
Identifying Shelley and Wileman Pieces
Our simple to use guide showing how the resources of this site may be used to facilitate the indentifcation of Shelley and Wileman pieces, has been updated to reflect additional material now available.
Page Updates
The following pages have been updated in the last 30 days:
- Diary
- Noteworthy Lots
- Recent Events
- Playlist
- Magazines
- Become a Memmber
Facebook Page
We have a Facebook page on which you may post any comments or photos of your favourite pieces. In particular you may click on the icons at the foot of any page to 'Like' or, better still, 'Share' the site with your friends. We are always looking for new members so if you have an appreciation for Shelley and Wileman wares why not join us. You can read more about the Group on
this site or email our membership secretary with your phone number for a chat.