Project Gutenberg 2020-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 135 Randall, John 1810 1910 The Clay Industries, Including the Fictile & Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn with notices of the early use of Shropshire clays, the history of pottery, porcelain, &c. in the district The Clay Industries, Including the Fictile and Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn with notices of the early use of Shropshire clays, the history of pottery, porcelain, etc. in the district Transcribed from the 1877 Salopian and West-Midland Office edition by David Price "The Clay Industries, Including the Fictile & Ceramic Arts on the Banks of the Severn" by John Randall, F.G.S., is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the rich history and industrial significance of clay, pottery, and ceramics in the Shropshire area, particularly along the River Severn. It provides insights into the early use of local clays and the evolution of pottery and porcelain production in the region. The book explores the journey of the clay industries in the Severn Valley, documenting the types and qualities of local clays, their applications, and the development of major pottery works such as Caughley, Jackfield, Coalport, and Madeley. Randall discusses the historical significance of these industries from Roman times through the Victorian era, highlighting innovations in ceramics, glazing techniques, and artistic design. Through detailed accounts of various businesses and their notable contributions, the narrative paints a comprehensive picture of the ceramic arts, the evolution of manufacturing methods, and the socio-economic impact of these industries on the local community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Porcelain, English Ceramics -- Great Britain -- History Clay industries -- Great Britain -- History TP Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 108482 2025-07-25T09:08:13.920908 text/html 85800 2024-10-18T08:13:42 text/html 715189 2025-07-25T09:08:16.714873 application/epub+zip 713430 2025-07-25T09:08:14.647913 application/epub+zip 103764 2025-07-25T09:08:14.277894 application/epub+zip 758410 2025-07-25T09:08:18.533853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 742464 2025-07-25T09:08:16.364944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134310 2022-09-28T18:30:19.856998 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95485 2025-07-25T09:08:13.723894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75445 2024-10-18T08:13:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16983 2025-07-25T09:08:18.688857 application/rdf+xml 13369 2025-07-25T09:08:14.391865 image/jpeg 2750 2025-07-25T09:08:14.321913 image/jpeg 706025 2025-07-25T09:08:13.949886 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog