Holdings Pottery, Lancashire - March 2013

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First a little History

Holdings Country Pottery was founded circa 1898 on a large clay deposit in Lancashire. It used its own clay, which was dug, blended, washed and processed before being made into passes for the potters wheel. Since the start of the century until its closure little changed in the process and the factory opened its doors to visitors so that they could see the craftsmen creating ‘Waldian Ware’ in the traditional way.

The family tradition was started by James Holding in 1842 a mile or so from the present site which was opened just before the turn of the century by James’s sons and grandsons. The Pottery then proceeded to stay within the family as generations passed and took over management of the factory. I’m uncertain when the factory was abandoned and ultimately closed its doors but by the looks of the condition of the building and some of the artefacts left behind I’d guess its been shut for at least 20+ years.

Our Visit

I’ll be honest I had low expectation for this place. I’d heard about it and seen a few photos but not really paid too much attention to it so I was pleasantly surprised to find so much well preserved stuff. Probably owing to its relatively remote location the place has survived with minimal vandalism and was in some parts like walking back in time. Visited with Sam ‘The Mule’, Jamie and Dystopia after Sonyes Kindly showed us where the place was.

Highlight for me has to be all the photography equipment and photographs themselves, especially the ones of the factory still in use. On with some of the photographs from the trip:

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Few more photos on my blog... link in sigi hope you enjoyed this bunch!
 
Great shots there dude! Loved this place when I was there last... nice to see not much has changed :)
 
Spot on those pics bud.....really nice atmosphere! Glad you liked the place, very deceptive little place ;)

P.s. I called back myself after seeing Jamie's 'teaser' on FB, really glad I did too! :)
 
Love this place. The attic above the shop area was also crammed with stuff :mrgreen: It's a quality mooch ;)

I know tons in the attics like someone bagged up their hole life and threw it up there!

Spot on those pics bud.....really nice atmosphere! Glad you liked the place, very deceptive little place ;)

P.s. I called back myself after seeing Jamie's 'teaser' on FB, really glad I did too! :)

Looking forward to your photos mate!

Wow... you managed to make that place look good! it's an interesting exploration but my word, is it ever a mess!

I really enjoyed it TeeJF didnt have much expectations but the attic and offices made up for the back end being so wrecked!

very nice shots of a top place.

I'm sure that piano has moved ????
No Idea mate it was my first time but I wouldn't fancy moving it lol
 

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