Book Description: The pottery industry was key for Burton-in-Lonsdale on the borders of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria for nearly three centuries until its demise in 1944. This book tells the story of Richard Bateson, the last potter of Black Burton, a renowned thrower and teacher. It encapsulates the history and traditions of this lost trade; the personalities, the struggles, the humour alongside the hard work.
The book is a grand contribution to the history of Burton, the history of pottery and the story of rural arts in transformation from an industrial to a more artistic endeavour.
Publisher: The Choir Press
ISBN: 9781789631838
Price: £6.99
Format: Pbk
Height (mm): 203
Width (mm): 127
Pages: 100
Author(s): Lee Cartledge