Longton Through Time

China Town is one of the more flattering titles that Longton has attracted over the years, and it is a name that recognises the town''s splendid reputation for ceramic production. Big businesses such as Bridgwood, Aynsley, Webberley, Wild and Tams all flourished; the pottery firing process was aided by the so-called ''long-flame coals'' particular to the Longton collieries.Surviving photographs of...