Researching Shelley - Pattern Books
(updated 06/01/20)
Having been stored away from general view for several years the Wileman and Shelley pattern books have recently received conservation work and may now again 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 link below. It is only a list without pictures or page details and is to aid researchers in selecting the specific books required to view.
Index of Contents of Pattern Books
Before planning a visit to the Archive, carefully read the information and conditions from the web sites below.
The City Archives can be contacted on 01782 238420 and email: stoke.archives@stoke.gov.uk.
For Opening Hours and other details please visit:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/contact/stoke/Stoke-on-Trent-City-Archives.aspx
Planning a visit is explained here:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/contact/Planning-a-visit.aspx
and if you are unable to visit the City Archives in person there is a Research Service, which is explained here: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/services/ResearchServices.aspx
Before planning a visit to the Archive, carefully read the information and conditions from the web sites below.
The City Archives can be contacted on 01782 238420 and email: stoke.archives@stoke.gov.uk.
For Opening Hours and other details please visit:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/contact/stoke/Stoke-on-Trent-City-Archives.aspx
Planning a visit is explained here:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/contact/Planning-a-visit.aspx
and if you are unable to visit the City Archives in person there is a Research Service, which is explained here: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Heritage-and-archives/services/ResearchServices.aspx
