Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897) at Burslem
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Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897) at Burslem
Image: © Steven Birks Taken: Unknown
Location: Market Place, Burslem Date of design: 1986 Installed: 11 June 1991 Commissioned by: Burslem Urban District Council Sculpture: Colin Melbourne Statue is near to the old Burslem Town Hall:- http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/272797 (On rear of pedestal, on plaque): This statue was unveiled by Mr. Stuart Lyon Chairman, Royal Doulton Limited 11th June 1991 Sir Henry Doulton was the first potter to receive the Albert Medal and to be knighted for his services to the ceramic industry. The great potter of his age, he acquired the Nile Street factory in Burslem in 1877 and gave the company that bears his name the foundations of international success.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.046194
Longitude
-2.201329