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With its foundation firmly in the heart of the Potteries Aynsley & Belleek has a history stretching back over the centuries.
In 1775, John Aynsley established a factory at Lane End (now
Longton) and became one of Stoke-on-Trent's earliest master potters.
When his grandson John Aynsley II took the reins, the company
moved to the forefront of fine bone china making, with the new
practice of adding calcined bone to the china recipe.
The new bone china was a resounding success and in 1861 a factory
was specially built, solely for the manufacture of the new ware.
Now
known as Portland Works, that same factory is at the heart of their
manufacturing base in Stoke-on-Trent today. Modernisation has not
affected the traditional handcrafts with which Aynsley & Belleek has
long been associated.
Aynsley & Belleek has
been honoured to supply specially commissioned tableware to Royalty,
governments and companies all over the world.
Queen Victoria, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Their Royal
Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have all chosen Aynsley & Belleektableware
for their homes.
Attractively packaged giftware, china flowers and fine art also
play an important part in the company's product ranges.
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