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Our latest ECC Zoom Lecture has been added to the videos page – we heard a fascinating lecture from Merry Abbitt Outlaw & Bly Straube entitled ‘A Life in Sherds: The sophisticated ceramic world of 17th-C Virginia rebel Sarah Drummond.’ Members can watch it here.

After the success of our inaugural Research Grants Programme in 2021-22, the ECC is delighted to announce that it will be offering up 3 grants of £1000 each for new research dedicated to the study of British ceramics for 2023-24. For more information and details on how to apply, see the Grants page on the website

This year’s study visit took place on 22nd and 23rd May 2023 in Leeds and County Durham, spending the first day at Temple Newsam and the second at The Bowes Museum. At Temple Newsam we had the pleasure of studying and handling the exceptional collection of wares associated with the Leeds Pottery, with expert commentary from Curator Adam Toole and Assistant Curator Caroline Newton. We also has an e …

On Saturday 15 February 2020 there was an ECC Meeting and handling session at the Grade 1 listed Salisbury Museum, which boasts a magnificent collection of English ceramics covering four centuries. The main ceramic Gallery is housed in the Kings Room where there are rare early Worcester and Chelsea items, a full set of the Bow Five Senses and a famous New Canton inkwell. There is a separate room d …

On 4 October 2019 ECC Members and friends of the Museum of Royal Worcester attended a Worcester Porcelain Study Day held in the Henry Sandon Hall at the Museum. Attendees were delighted to hear a celebratory address at the event from Henry Sandon himself in his own hall. Attendees heard talks about the Worcester factory by five expert speakers: Limehouse, Bristol and Worcester, fact and fiction – …

The ECC is delighted to announce its first ever research grant programme.  We are seeking applications from members and non-members alike to assist new research on British ceramics and enamels made or decorated in the British Isles from c1600 to the present day. A grant fund of £4,000 has been created and applicants may apply for any individual amount up to £4,000.  The application process opens i …