Josiah Wedgwood and the Development of the Trent & Mersey Canal
V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER
In July 1766, Josiah Wedgwood was given the honour of cutting the first sod of the Trent and Mersey Canal. This act was acknowledgement of the enormous role he had played in the promotion of the fledging canal network and highlights just how important the canals were in the movement of ceramics and the associated raw materials. This talk will explore the story of Wedgwood's involvement in this transportation revolution with an opportunity to see first-hand some of the associated material held in the V&A Wedgwood Collection's Archives.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11:00-13:00
Location & directions
V&A Wedgwood Collection, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9ER
- Directions:
- Follow visitor signs to World of Wedgwood and the main visitor car park. V&A Wedgwood Collection is to the left of the World of Wedgwood visitor entrance and can be accessed via the main visitor entrance doors and the pink V&A corridor.
- Contact on day:
- World of Wedgwood
- Telephone number:
- +441782282986
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book through the World of Wedgwood
- Booking contact name:
- World of Wedgwood
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/content/heritage-open-days-wedgwoods-canal-history
- Booking opens:
- 07 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The V&A Wedgwood Collection is fully accessible to all.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
