Potbank

We have been treated royally by our stoke friends who took us first to Middleport Pottery, which is half heritage centre and half working pottery.  The potbank in the photo shows where all the pieces were fired, a process that took 3 days and for the workers led to a life expectancy of 45 years.
We then went to the modern pottery owned by Emma Bridgewater-its a lovely place to visit especially as it has beautiful garden spaces, and apple trees all around the carpark.
Later on we were treated to a Stoke pub dinner which was very good.