Managing Director interviewed by Stoke Sentinel
Managing Director, Norman Tempest recently spoke to journalist Kit Roberts about the government’s new ‘Levelling Up’ scheme and how the rise in cost of energy will impact Royal Stafford.
Managing Director, Norman Tempest recently spoke to journalist Kit Roberts about the government’s new ‘Levelling Up’ scheme and how the rise in cost of energy will impact Royal Stafford.
Royal Stafford was more than happy to welcome back BBC Radio 4, this time with journalist John Harris. Managing Director, Norman Tempest along with other members of staff were interviewed by Harris about their life in Stoke-on-Trent and how working in Royal Stafford’s factory affected their outlook on Stoke’s historical industry of ceramics. A seemingly […]
Royal Stafford was fortunate enough to have a visit from BBC Radio 4. Presenter Matthew Parris brought along historian and former Labour Party politician, Tristram Hunt to talk about Hunt’s new upcoming book, The Radical Potter. The Radical Potter follows English potter, entrepreneur, and abolitionist, Josiah Wedgwood. Heavily based on his notebooks, letters, and the […]
Despite the Royal Stafford Factory Shop and Ceramic Cafe having to close due to government guidelines, it doesn’t mean that our factory hasn’t stopped creating some wonderful new designs for our customers. We are so excited to bring back our Easter range including Chintz Bunny and Bunnies with Carrots that were both a huge success […]
Royal Stafford has finally got their Christmas stock in our Burslem Factory Shop! We have our Christmas Story Collection available such as Christmas Home, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Morning; along with some new patterns like Christmas Toy Shop where it features a Victorian street complete with passers-by looking into the window of a festive Toy […]
. Our own Managing Director Norman Tempest has made the news again, but this time he featured on the BBC News and Radio! Royal Stafford is able to make 60,000 pieces of ware a week with a staff of 90 people despite the delayed Brexit decisions trying to drag UK businesses down. When asked about […]
Aloha! We’re all very excited to be starting our Summer Holidays next week & relax in the sun… or the rain depending on the British weather. But don’t worry! Our Factory Shop and Ceramic Cafe will still be open meaning you can still come and visit! The factory will reopen July 8th so we can […]
One of Royal Stafford’s own workers in the clay department showing us how much talent is needed to make our pottery. This machine is used to make our plates and serving dishes as it speeds up the process and gets consistent results with every piece. 0:00 He first cuts a piece of clay that […]
Channel 5 news and ITV news came into our factory yesterday to talk to our Managing Director, Norman Tempest about how zero tariffs in a no deal brexit would affect both the UK and the ceramic manufacturers, such as ourselves. Expect news coverage from Channel 5 News today at 5pm and from ITV News tomorrow.
Celebrate the Christmas story with pottery from Royal Stafford We love all things Christmas at Royal Stafford. It’s an opportunity to spend time with our friends, to create special memories and to celebrate with family. Not surprisingly, food features high on the list of what we love about this time of year. After all, it’s […]