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Burmantofts Pottery, Wilcock & Co, William Wilcock, John Lassey, and 1 other

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Burmantofts Pottery, Wilcock & Co, William Wilcock, John Lassey, and 1 other
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Burmantofts Pottery. Coal mining and brick making began here in 1842. From 1880,using the site's fireclay, Wilcock & Co made terracotta and glazed coloured Burmantofts Faience for flower pot stands, ornaments and decorative bricks and tiles used all over the world. 1842-1957 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

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