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ImageMany may not have heard of TG Green, certainly more may have heard of Cornishware and even more possibly Cornish Blue. One thing that is for certain is that many will have seen it, for it is one of the most widely used and recognised tableware patterns ever created and sold under the name of TG Green, after the founder of the South Derbyshire pottery.


In 1864 Thomas Goodwin Green acquired a pottery in Church Gresley, Derbyshire. By the 1880’s the factory was producing many different shapes and patterns of tableware and was one of the most successful potteries in England. However by the 1920’s, with the great depression looming, it was becoming more and more difficult to keep the skilled workers occupied. The solution came in the form of Cornish Blue.

Who exactly came up with the idea of turning the beautifully simple blue and white bands is not known. What is known however is how a range of table and kitchenware only ever made in Derbyshire came to be called Cornish Blue !

The story goes that the sales manager of T G Green at that time commented that it reminded him of “the blue of the Atlantic and the white of the Cornish clouds”. By 1928 the name had stuck and it was appearing as such in all the trade literature.

The timeless classic, Cornish Blue has adorned kitchens since 1920 and was recently nominated by the London Design Museum as one of the Top 100. 20th Design Icons.

The unique method of manufacturing Cornish Blue has remained unchanged to this day in Church Gresley. No less than 15 skilled craftsmen and women work on each item, to create traditionally hand crafted desirable pieces for any home.
To keep up to date, there have been a number of new items introduced and new ranges of colours and designs. Each design maintains the uniquely textured decoration and the highest quality finish, ensuring that all T.G. Green pieces are as highly collectable and giftable as they have ever been.

The newly revamped factory shop actually on site at the TG Green factory, offers the chance to purchase limited editions, new designs and also special offers on second quality. As part of the recent refurbishment, there is now a viewing gallery into the factory so you can see your favourite pieces being made and also a delve into the archives with a display of historical Cornishware ranges.

T G Green can be found beside the Ski slope in Swadlincote, 6 miles east of Burton on Trent, and 16 miles south of Derby.

Telephone 01283 226696
 
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