Lord Nelson Pottery (Staffordshire)
Although the Lord Nelson Pottery produced many different patterns this is my all time favourite - 'Gaytime' - it's so brilliantly psychedelic, you'll notice however that the boxed items are in a rather disappointingly dull grey box.

pottery beer stein
We have a beer stein made of earthenware I believe. There is a verse on the face of the mug which reads YOUR SUPPER IS ON THE HEARTH DEAR A PIPE AND A BOX THATS NEW YOUR SLIPPERS ARE BY THE FIRE DEAR BUT WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU? This drinking

Sandland Ware (England)
Lancaster & Sandland (Hanley, Staffs) manufactured the 'Sandland Ware' range of pottery from 1944 until the 1970s. This is probably my favourite of their many designs, the striking black and white 'Zebrette' range from the 1950s. Items from this

Anchor Shipping & Foundry Company Limited Nelson NZ
This was a treasure I was allowed to photograph that was kept out the back of the shop (not for sale) and ... it has a backstamp that is not in the gallery !! Thanks Richmond Antiques for sharing this with everyone!!

Pottery vase marked 'England 675' - help with ID please
http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/15/89/80/19/summer14.jpg Says made in england 675 on bottom

Kirkham Pottery (England)
Hi, I have owned this jug for years and it's been packed away in a storage box. I tried today to find the pattern name without success. I wonder if any one here can provide the answer please. As you can see the photo was taken during warmer and sunnier

Nelson Brothers help
Does anyone have any info on Nelson Brothers engines? I think i have a Nelson Brothers TA, which is badged as a Sattley, Does anyone have and info/literature on this type of engine? I can get the serial number is someone can date it for

Purbeck Pottery (England)
Various labels and backstamps were also used.

Langley Pottery
I'm a big fan of the Langley Pottery items that Glyn Colledge designed after the take over by Denby in the late 1950's. These three vases are all GC designs for Langley and date from the 1960s. BIG MEDIUM SMALL BACKSTAMP

Shelf Pottery
Does anyone have any information regarding Shelf pottery? I have one piece and I quite like the style. But I know little about it apart from Shelf is near Halifax (I should know that being a Yorkshire lad!). Kind regards Taylor

BEST OF NELSON
Nelson Muntz: I like to sit up here and make fun of the sunset. Hey, gas ball! You suck! Nelson Muntz: Haw-haw! I touched your heart! Lisa Simpson: That's not the Milhouse I know. Nelson Muntz: Ha ha! You know Milhouse! Bart Simpson: I'v

Bishop & Stonier (BISTO)
Ok, so here are a few pieces from my Bishop & Stonier (BISTO) collection - a Staffordshire factory that definitely deserves more recognition. They started life in 1891 as the last partnership in a history of one factory, and eventually were bought out

It's grim oop north; John Bulmer's photos of northern England in the 1960's
North faces: John Bulmer's photographs of life in northern England It was the early 1960s when photojournalist John Bulmer set out to document life in the bleak industrial centres of the north of England. A pioneer of colour photography, Bulmer capture

Celtic pottery in both Newlyn & Mousehole (England)
impressed stamp Celtic pottery Newlyn

Blamoh Nelson to Replace Ma Ellen in 2011
This week I am going to introduce to you the Junior Senator of Grand Kru County Hon. Blamoh Nelson to replace Ma Ellen in 2011. Mr. Nelson is a former Executive Committee member of the United People's Party. He is a computer guru by academic training.