Handcrafted British Heritage: Emma Bridgewater's Timeless Pottery

Welcome to Hidden Heritage! Emma Bridgewater, CBE, a renowned designer, businesswoman, and accomplished potter, joins Lady Violet Manners in this episode. Emma entered the pottery business in 1985 and has since become one of the foremost designers of British homeware and one of the UK's most recognisable entrepreneurs.Join us as we explore: Emma's Journey: From her early inspiration to founding one of the largest pottery manufacturers in the UK. British Design and Heritage: How British culture and landscapes have influenced Emma's designs over the years. Manufacturing in the UK: The challenges and opportunities in British manufacturing and Emma's passion for local production. The Future of Emma Bridgewater: Exciting new projects and developments, including collaborations with the next generation. Key Points 00:00:04 - Introduction of Emma Bridgewater and her background in pottery. 00:01:31 - Emma discusses her childhood and early influences. 00:03:12 - The inspiration behind starting her pottery business. 00:05:01 - Emma's first experiences in Stoke-on-Trent and the pottery industry. 00:10:09 - Discussion of the first items produced and early business challenges. 00:15:02 - The history of pottery in Britain and Wedgwood's influence. 00:24:17 - Emma's first destination recommendation: North Norfolk Marshes. 00:27:55 - The influence of British nature and landscapes on Emma's designs. 00:36:50 - Challenges facing British manufacturing and pottery. 00:40:07 - Emma's second destination recommendation: Port Meadow in Oxford. 00:42:29 - New projects and developments at Emma Bridgewater. 00:46:03 - Discussion on sustainability in the pottery industry. 00:51:26 - Emma's favorite tea and toast preferences. 00:54:20 - Emma's third destination recommendation: Offa's Dyke Path. Guest Info Emma Bridgewater, CBE is a British designer and businesswoman who founded the Emma Bridgewater pottery company in 1985. Her company is now one of the largest pottery manufacturers based entirely in the UK, with most products made in the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent. About Step inside Britain's greatest Historic Houses, gardens, and family homes through HeritageXplore, your digital gateway to discovering heritage today. Visit www.heritagexplore.com Links and Resources Emma Bridgewater Official Website North Norfolk Coast Port Meadow, Oxford Offa's Dyke Path Stoke-on-Trent Potteries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Hidden Heritage – the podcast that brings you inside Great Britain’s favourite destinations with help from custodians, historians, artisans and experts. From the same team that brought you the No.1 History podcast Duchess, Hidden Heritage uncovers the fascinating stories behind the UK brightest hidden gems. With the help from the biggest voices within British heritage, Hidden Heritage will explore some of the key challenges facing national heritage today and how they can be addressed. Hosted by Lady Violet Manners, founder of HeritageX and Executive Producer of the hit podcast Duchess, this podcast shares the untold & unique stories that celebrate UK heritage. From landmarks to architecture, artefacts to myths & legends, Hidden Heritage will highlight a side to British history you have never seen before. This is Hidden Heritage.