John Aynsley and Sons
From Graces Guide
of Portland Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Telephone: 3735. Cables: "Jason, Longton". (1929)
John Aynsley was born in Union Street, Longton, in 1823, the son of James Aynsley and Charlotte nee Anderson, he died at Portland House, Blythe Bridge, on 7 February 1907.
His grandfather, also called John Aynsley, came to the Potteries from Northumberland, and was in business as a maker of lustre ware, the first in Longton, in a factory on the site of Longton market.
In 1861 John Aynsley built the Portland works in Sutherland Road, Longton.
- 1929 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Chinaware in Tea, Dessert, Breakfast and Dinner Sets; also Art China, Decorated and Lustre Ware; Nursery China; Hotel, Cafe and Badged Ware for Institutions, etc. (Stand No. F.18)
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Sources of Information
- [1] The Potteries Website
- 1929 British Industries Fair Page 12