Ridgways (Bedford Works)
of Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Telephone: Hanley 2286/2287. Telegraphic Address: "Bedford, Stoke-on-Trent"
Started by Ralph Ridgway, who was born in 1726, there was a long and complex involvement with the pottery industry and many of its pottery works in Stoke-on-Trent. For more information on the Ridgway family, click on the following link: [1]
1873 to 1879. Ridgway, Sparks and Ridgway.
1879 to 1920. The official title was "Ridgways of Bedford Works, Shelton, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent".
After 1920 they became Ridgways (Bedford Works) Ltd.
1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. An exhibit of Ultra Modern Fireplaces in All-Tile and Tile Interiors. Many new effects in Mottled Tiles and Faience for fireplaces and wall tiling. (Stand No. A.626)
See Also
Sources of Information
- [2] Salvation Army Collectibles
- 1937 British Industries Fair p406