Wedgwood Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood I at the age of 29 in Burslem, England,
Wedgwood forged a reputation for innovation, quality and design in ceramics. He pioneered new types of pottery including Jasperware, Queen’s Ware and Black Basalt, and earned the nickname “Father of English Potters”.
Over the following two-and-a-half centuries, the brand became beloved worldwide, serving royal households and prestigious venues, and preserving a heritage of
craftsmanship, including an apprenticeship programme where master craftspeople hone age-old skills alongside modern methods at its Barlaston factory.