3. Verreville

Verreville exported pottery across the Atlantic for over a century

Verreville pottery was established in 1806 and developed a series of transfer printed wares showing American scenes for its export trade to North America. The pottery also exported to Ireland and set up a warehouse in Belfast to handle the huge Irish market. Click the video to find out more and listen to an interview with Mrs McGovan a spongeware decorator employed by Verreville.