Teapot Shapes V2
As announced at the Annual Weekend and AGM at Telford recently, we have now updated our Teapot Shapes page in similar style to that of Cup Shapes, Milk Jugs and Maps. The page is interactive by clicking or tapping on the separate images to produce an enlarged view and then following the 'Next', 'Previous', or 'Close' buttons.
As this is a significant update to the previous version, your comments will be appreciated in respect of any further amendments needed, errors noted or additional teapots found. Please contact webmaster@shelley.co.uk with details.
New Slideshow - 2024 Annual Weekend & AGM
Another year and another very successful Annual Weekend & AGM at the Holiday Inn, Telford. Our latest slideshow features photos from this event - a full report will be available shortly. If you have not already seen the slideshow head to our Home page or click on this link.
'Dawn Chorus - Shelley Birds
If you missed Linda Ellis's Zoom presentation entitled 'Dawn Chorus - Shelley Birds' on Friday 22 March, a recording of this is now available under Video Presentations-Playlist or may be viewed directly from this link. This was originally presented by Steve Palmer at
the Shelley Group Annual Weekend in 2016.
New Web page - Maps - A J Potts
The maps designs found on Wileman and Shelley china were introduced and registered, not by the pottery, but Arthur J. Potts of Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight. A study by Gerry Pearce has now been uploaded as a webpage
and is available for viewing either from the Main Menu above or via this direct link. For a few entries there are only copies of images from the Pattern Books - If you have any actual pieces please forward a photo to Gerry Pearce for inclusion in the study.
Magazines Online
Back copies of the Shelley Group magazine are now available online for MEMBERS ONLY. This, combined with our Freefind search engine, offers an enormous resource for enthusiasts of Shelley and Wileman wares.
All magazines from issue 25 onwards are now available to view.
Another good reason for becoming a member!
Stoke on Trent City Archives - Shelley & Wileman Pattern Books
You may have seen the news that the City Central Library building has been sold by the City Council, and the Stoke on Trent City Archives which houses the Shelley and Wileman Pattern Books, will be moving to a new home at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery just next door. This will affect the on site services available from 5 December 2022 for several months. More detailed information is available on our Pattern Books page.
Identifying Shelley and Wileman Pieces
Our simple to use guide showing how the resources of this site may be used to facilitate the indentifcation of Shelley and Wileman pieces, has been updated to reflect additional material now available.
Page Updates
The following pages have been updated recently:
- About the Group
- Noteworthy Lots
- Recent Events
- Playlist
- Magazines
- Become a Member
Facebook Page
We have a Facebook page on which you may post any comments or photos of your favourite pieces. In particular you may click on the icons at the foot of any page to 'Like' or, better still, 'Share' the site with your friends. We are always looking for new members so if you have an appreciation for Shelley and Wileman wares why not join us. You can read more about the Group on
this site or email our membership secretary with your phone number for a chat.