Wedgwood Ware

Robert Copeland, sone of Gresham Copeland, partner in the family-owned Spode Factory in Stoke on Trent, joined the firm in 1943. He spent three years learning the processes of manufacture and developed a keen interest and respect for all aspects of the pottery industry. He is now historical consultant to Spode Ltd.

• The early years, 1730-66 The decade of developments, 1767-77 Consolidation of the business The nineteenth century The twentieth century Further reading Places to visit Marks Index