Potteries
Americannoun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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In 1928, May Rindge began building a great family mansion, Laudamus Hill, with lavish appointments like carved mahogany doors and tile from her own Malibu Potteries.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
London Northwestern Railway said the fire had led to a lack of trains to cover the Potteries - Crewe to Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent - and replacement services would be also put in place.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
Other infrastructure has been scavenged from factories across the country once operated by companies including Hartstone Pottery, Haeger Potteries and Lenox.
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2022
Having settled in the Potteries, after his retirement Sinstadt continued to write a weekly column for the Stoke Sentinel until 2019.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021
Her old servant who had gone to The Potteries, was telegraphed for, and arrived in a few hours, and by midday the house was ready for her reception.
From Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages by Various
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