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Abbotskerswell Cottage Art School and John Phillips black plaque

Commemorative plaque
Abbotskerswell Cottage Art School and John Phillips black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: Abbotskerswell Cottage Art School was founded in this cottage c1883 by owner of Allervale Art Pottery and champion of the Arts and Crafts Movement John Phillips. This plaque was erected by Torquay Pottery Collectors Society in appreciation of those who taught and those who learnt here and the wondrous work they did. Recorded plaque organisation: Torquay Pottery Collectors Society.
John Phillips founded Abbotskerswell Cottage Art School around 1883, promoting the Arts and Crafts Movement through education and pottery making at Allervale Art Pottery.

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