William Cookworthy: Pioneer of Porcelain
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
When: 27 March 2017 to 28 October 2017
Where: Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, 108 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AW
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Cost: £3 for Adults, £2.50 Concessions, FREE for under 16's
Suitable for: Any age
William Cookworthy: Pioneer of Porcelain tells the story of William Cookworthy, born in Kingsbridge in 1705, who went on to become the first person in England to make 'true' hard-paste porcelain at his Plymouth Factory in 1768.
The exhibition looks at his life, friends, faith and his porcelain. The exhibition is in partnership with the Plymouth History Centre (formally Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery) and the exhibition features over 100 items of Cookworthy porcelain from Plymouth's extensive collection, as well as objects from the museum's collection. The exhibition is on for the next 3 years, with objects and stories being changed each year.
Exhibition Gallery
Painting of William Cookworthy by John Opie (C) Plymouth City Museum
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