Tableware Blog
New Stock Alert - 06/02/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest replacement china pieces added to our stock.
Are the discontinued pieces you are seeking amongst it?
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Pattern Focus: "Willow Pattern"
Posted by Mike Eley on
Few ceramic designs are as instantly recognisable as Willow Pattern. With its blue and white landscape, elegant bridge, flying birds and distant pagoda, it has appeared on British tables for more than two centuries.
- Tags: Pattern Guide
New Stock Alert - 30/01/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest discontinued china added to our website. Are your replacement china pieces amongst it?
The Origins and Evolution of the Humble Tea Saucer
Posted by Mike Eley on
The tea saucer is one of the most familiar yet overlooked items on the table. Often treated as little more than an accessory to a tea cup, it has a surprisingly practical and fascinating history
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Why We’re Choosing Charity Shops: Supporting Both Circular & Third Economies at MrPottery
Posted by Mike Eley on
For over 30 years, we have helped customers extend the life of their treasured tableware, reduce waste, and keep much-loved sets in daily use. Recently, we have taken this commitment one step further by choosing to focus more of our stock buying from charity shops rather than private sellers.
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10 Weird Things About Pottery
Posted by Mike Eley on
Pottery has been part of everyday life for thousands of years, yet it’s full of oddities, surprises and downright strange facts. From ancient mistakes baked forever into clay to the curious habits of collectors, here are ten weird and wonderful things about pottery.
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New Stock Alert - 21/01/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest discontinued china added to our website. Are your replacement china pieces amongst it? Denby "Everyday Black Pepper" - Mugs Johnson Bros "Heritage" - Bowls and Soup Cups M & S "Norfolk" - Dinner Plates M & S "Platinum Rim" -...
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New Stock Alert - 16/01/26
Posted by Mike Eley on
See below for the latest discontinued china added to our website. Are your replacement china pieces amongst it? Denby "Everyday Cappuccino" - Dinner Plate, Cereal Bowl, Rice Bowl Denby "White" - Tea Cups, Tea Saucers, Coffee Cups, Coffee Saucers Denby "Windflower" - Breakfast Plates M...
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