Where have all the potteries gone,long time passing
Given freshly fired and glazed presents is like being given delicious food.; or at least something to put it on. Visiting a potter always meant being given something lovely, even if it was a second. How would a child know anyway. Only later, on closer inspection, would the glaze not meet the edge or the wobble become a bit annoying. A painter or writer did not impart gifts, not ready, not worthy, cash only, no cheques. Potters are natural givers and understand the earthiness and messiness of children; give the child a plate and order is restored
sean
Hi Becky,
I was intrigued to see your reference to Milton Head pottery. My father was one of the founders of Milton Head and he worked with Michael Skipwith in Stoke Gabriel.
Regards,
Sean
Becky Nuttall
Hi Sean
Great to hear from you! I knew there were partners with dad, one was my godfather. We visited Michael quite a bit but the pottery there is a bit of a blur. Did your father go there after Milton Head closed or before? The apprentice at Milton Head, Peter Greenham, eventually bought it. I buy Milton Head on eBay although a lot of the studio pieces stayed in the family. I have quite a few photos of the potters and the pottery; do you?
Best wishes
Becky
Are you still in Devon?
sean
Hi Becky,
My father (Patrick Stroud) was involved with MH right from the beginning. He is 87 and he still lives in Brixham. He has a great memory and he would love to meet you to talk about those times. He also has photos. If you contact me direct on my email seanjpstroud@yahoo.co.uk I will pass on his phone number. I spend a lot of the year in Brazil but I come back to the UK every year for about 3 months. I will be back in early June.
Regards,
Sean