I had things to do in the Potteries and arrived early in order for a mooch around Burslem.
The Acme Marls site has been largely demolished since the company was taken over and production transferred alsewhere. The factory used to make clay refractories and kiln furniture such as shelf supports. The major buildings remaining are the three bottle ovens which are listed structures, for what such protection is worth. These last remaining downdraught kilns in the Staffordshire Potteries look very sad and completely out of context with the rest of the works gone. So much for valuing our heritage.
I expect that the site will remain undeveloped for the time being if the economic downturn continues. It was certainly providing a haven for lots of butterflies and for the brick enthusiast there are a wide range of different makes scattered around.
The Acme Marls site has been largely demolished since the company was taken over and production transferred alsewhere. The factory used to make clay refractories and kiln furniture such as shelf supports. The major buildings remaining are the three bottle ovens which are listed structures, for what such protection is worth. These last remaining downdraught kilns in the Staffordshire Potteries look very sad and completely out of context with the rest of the works gone. So much for valuing our heritage.
I expect that the site will remain undeveloped for the time being if the economic downturn continues. It was certainly providing a haven for lots of butterflies and for the brick enthusiast there are a wide range of different makes scattered around.
