🇬🇧 Exploring Stoke-on-Trent: The "Jingdezhen of Britain" 🏺✨
Nestled between Manchester and Birmingham in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent is the epicenter of Britain's ceramic industry—home to legendary porcelain brands and factories. Here's your guide to its must-visit spots: 📍 BURLEIGH A premium British porcelain brand established in 1851, crafting timeless, high-quality ceramics. 🏛️🍽️ 📍 Staffordshire University 🎓 Famous for its ceramics program! Don’t miss: ✨ Student exhibitions ✨ Open studios & campus shops (perfect for unique finds!) 📍 Emma Bridgewater 🎨 DIY your own pottery here (booking required)! Their gift shop is a pastel-hued paradise of beautiful tableware. 💖☕ 📍 World of Wedgwood 🌍 Operated by the V&A Museum, this factory-showroom is a ceramic lover’s dream: ✨ Rare Wedgwood collections ✨ On-site afternoon tea (a must-try! 🍰🫖) Why visit? From hands-on workshops to luxury porcelain, Stoke is where tradition meets creativity! #LondonLife #Wedgwood #UKTravel #Porcelain #BritishCeramics #EmmaBridgewater #PotteryArt #MadeInBritain #StokeOnTrent #AfternoonTea 🚂💨