Researching Shelley - Pattern Books
(updated 06/11/22)
Having been stored away from general view for several years the Wileman and Shelley pattern books have received conservation work and may be viewed for research in Stoke on Trent City Archives . The 35 pattern books form part of the “Minton Archive” amassed by Royal Doulton from its pottery company acquisitions over many years. In addition there are 2 scrapbooks compiled by Ray Reynolds during his time as Decorating Manager at the Shelley factory. An index of the contents of the pattern books has been prepared for viewing\downloading from the links below. It is only a list without pictures or page details and is to aid researchers in selecting the specific books required to view.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - wef. 22 May 2024
The City Central Library building in Hanley has been sold by the City Council and Stoke on Trent City Archives has moved to a new home at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery just next door. The City’s Archive and Museum collections are now under one roof for the first time. The move also brings together all of the collections (archives, local studies and potteries library) in one purpose-built strongroom.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - wef. 22 May 2024
The City Central Library building in Hanley has been sold by the City Council and Stoke on Trent City Archives has moved to a new home at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery just next door. The City’s Archive and Museum collections are now under one roof for the first time. The move also brings together all of the collections (archives, local studies and potteries library) in one purpose-built strongroom.
Note: For more information about the Archive including opening hours, planning a visit, and research services, please visit :
https://staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/contact/stoke/Stoke-on-Trent-City-Archives.aspx
