News
(Updated 15/09/25)
2026 Annual Weekend & AGM
The next Annual Weekend & AGM will celebrate the 40th Anniversary for the Group and will again be held at the Holiday Inn, Telford from 24/26 April 2026. 
The full programme is still being finalised but we are delighted to have secured Mark Hill, who will be well-known to viewers of the UK BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Road Trip, as our speaker on Saturday afternoon.┬ب Mark is not a Shelley expert but he is a delightful and engaging speaker, with huge expertise in 20th century art and design, specialising in glass, and is an accredited lecturer of The Arts Society. He was the co-author of the international 'Miller’s Collectables Price Guides' from 2002-17 and has written for 'The Daily Mail' and 'Homes & Antiques' magazine.┬بFor more information about Mark see his website https://markhillpublishing.com
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Talks already arranged include Slater’s Garden Scenes; Special Patterns for Retailers; Miniatures; Powder Bowls; Frederick Rhead; History of the Shelley Pottery; with the usual enticing display of china exhibits related to the talks. Additionally, there will be an Exhibition showcasing The Shelley Group’s history and achievements over the years with a looped slideshow, displays of photos, early newsletters and original Shelley documents owned by The Group, available to browse through. In addition, the recently acquired Shelley Pattern Book, Ray Reynold’s Scrapbook and the Shelley Inventory, which are lodged with the Stoke on Trent Archive, will be available. The formal programme usually starts on the Friday evening, but this year we are planning an informal programme on Friday for early arrivals. Reserve the date now for what is sure to be a splendid occasion.
Provisional Information Sheet
Booking Form
New Slide Show - Shades of Autumn
Our new slide show - 'Shades of Autumn' has now been uploaded and may be viewed from the Home page or this link. Enjoy!
Magazine Back Issues - Password Change
With effect from 1 July 2025 the password required to access Magazine Back Issues, will be changing. Details can be found in the June 2025 copy of the magazine.
If you missed Gerry Pearce's Zoom presentation entitled 'Cecily Mary Barker's Flower Fairies & Shelley Patterns' on Friday 13 June 2025, a recording of this is now available under Video Presentations-Playlist or may be viewed directly from this link.
It is easy to become a member of the Shelley Group. The whole process including payment may now be completed on-line by following the link on the Become a Member page. We look forward to you joining us!
Page Updates
The following pages have been uploaded/updated recently:
- Annual Weekend & AGM
- Blanche's Beasties
- Cup Shapes
- Magazine Back Issues
- Noteworthy Lots
- Recent Events
- Playlist
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.
