Herbert Minton blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: MINTONS Home of Herbert Minton B.4.2.1793 – 1.4.1858 Porcelain manufacturer to Queen Victoria. Knight of the imperial honour of France. Medal winner at the Great Exhibition of 1851 A great friend to Augustus Pugin Most noted for majolica parian sculptures encaustic tile floors designed for the Houses of Parliament London Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.

Herbert Minton was a prominent British porcelain manufacturer who supplied goods to Queen Victoria and received accolades including a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851; he is noted for his contributions to majolica, parian sculptures, and encaustic tile floors, particularly those designed for the Houses of Parliament.