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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 – …

On 22 May 2019 the ECC visit to Sherborne Castle and Gardens proved to be a great success. Members enjoyed seeing the castle (built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594) that reflects a variety of decorative styles in its rich interiors and important collections of porcelain, art, and furniture. Sherborne’s porcelain collection is celebrated for its Kakiemon with Chinese, Meissen, Chantilly and English c …