'Shelley's Superior Shapes'
If you missed John Barter's Zoom presentation on Friday 15 September about Wileman and Shelley jelly moulds and how their names were influenced by famour London hotels , a recording of this is now available under Video Presentations-Playlist or may be viewed directly from this link. This was originally presented by John at
the Shelley Group Annual Weekend in 2014 .
'New' Wileman Pattern Book Surfaces
Following a last minute notification of a further Wileman pattern book being auctioned at Adam Partridge Macclesfield saleroom on 24 May 2023, the Shelley Group were successful bidders and thanks to a generous member donation, acquired this valuable item for conservation and future research. See more details under Noteworthy Lots.
Magazines Online
Back copies of the Shelley Group magazine are now available online for MEMBERS ONLY. This, combined with our Freefind search engine, offers an enormous resource for enthusiasts of Shelley and Wileman wares.
Initially, issues 25 -100 are available but the remaining magazines 101 - 147 should be uploaded by September 2023.
Watch for further details in the September magazine and on this website.
Another good reason for becoming a member!
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
- Student Awards Previous Years
- Recent Events
- Playlist
- Milk Jugs
- Magazines
- Community Projects
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.