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5/27/2013

 
Recently, around 200 18th century paving stones were stolen from the Nantgarw Chinaworks Museum in Wales. Why did they ruin a beautiful site laid out for the public to enjoy? Do they hope to sell them, or use them in a garden of their own?

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Swansea, Wales is situated on the far-flung edge of the red cartoon cape on the old map of England.
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www.mantgrawandswanseaporcelain.co.uk
Nantgarw's porcelain became highly prized in London society and aristocratic circles after one time Royal Worcester artist and potter William Billingsley bought the works. Between 1813 and 1822 Nantgarw produced some of the finest porcelain ever made.

The museum is the only surviving 19th Century porcelain works in the UK and run by a group of trustees.

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www.culture24.org.uk
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www.steppeshillfarmantiques.com
South Wales Police has appealed for witnesses. The thieves must have used a lorry to remove the 2ft x 1ft slabs, which were laid before Nantgsarw House was built in 1780, before the pottery works were developed. The theft, which has been estimated as costing £10,000, has been condemned by the museum trustees, who are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the porcelain works opening.

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education.gtj.org.uk. Pottery ruins.
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www.museumwales.ac.uk
Nothing can undo the harm that the thieves have caused. A similar situation occurred to an old pub next to our home. I didn't hear the thieves in the night when they removed the cast iron ridge capping on the roof of the old building. It's taught me to be more vigilant. Some things can never be replaced.

Sarah link
5/27/2013 03:45:04 am

Alas, some people :( I do love the picture of the old map :)

Francene Stanley link
5/27/2013 10:49:52 pm

Maps like this were used in the early days for a short time, making use of a countries' shape. Rather clever.

Liz Who Motivates link
5/27/2013 03:47:03 am

What a lovely story, Francene. I love the photos and all the porcelain.

Francene Stanley link
5/27/2013 10:50:55 pm

The porcelain is beautiful. Those were the days when servants took care of the washing up. So few remain.

Erin Hatton link
5/27/2013 04:29:34 am

What a shame. Some people! Beautiful photos - thanks for sharing. :)


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