Duchess China 1888

16/10/2026

LONG VILLAGE, LONG TOWN, NECK END

One of six towns making up the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Longton began life as an agricultural village in the 13th Century.

A few centuries later, the addition of a main road was the start of a bustling town, seeing a rise of pottery factories appearing in Longton thanks to its geographical advantage (coal, iron ore and clay marl). Known for producing some of the finest bone china, this is where the nickname ‘China Town’ comes from.

Our factory, Duchess Works, has been here since 1888, with a variety of owners and names during this time.

Longton is also home to Gladstone Pottery (est. 1815) where Great Pottery Throw Down is filmed, Walker’s Nonsuch Toffee (est. 1894) and Belstaff Manufacturing Ltd (est. 1924).

📷 1-2. William Blake, 3-4. Unknown, 5. Gladstone Pottery Museum Photographic Collection, 6. Walker’s Nonsuch Toffee, 7. Belstaff

13/10/2026

THE BEST OF BRITISH 🇬🇧

We are Duchess China.

We’ve been making and decorating the best of British fine bone china in Stoke-on-Trent, England, since 1888.

Cheers ☕️

05/10/2026

THE FUTURE OF DUCHESS IS GOLDEN ✨

Exciting times at Duchess China!

Some new investment has secured the future of our brand, helping with our plans to grow and strengthen specialist industry skills.

This isn’t about changing what makes Duchess China special, it’s about recognising how special it already is and giving the support and investment to realise its potential.

We’re so proud of our 138-year history but we’re even more excited about what comes next.

Thank you for all the love over the years – we really do appreciate it.

Follow us to be part of this exciting new chapter...

03/10/2026

THE BEST OF BRITISH 🇬🇧

We’re grateful that we get to produce some of the finest ware in Britain for some of the finest British icons.

Making fine bone china here in Stoke-on-Trent since 1888 – the likes of Belmond, Burberry, David Hockney, Fortnum & Mason and JCB continue to work with us for our craftsmanship, quality and heritage.

Support British manufacturing by shopping locally, checking where products are made and browsing our online shop.

25/09/2026

🎄✨ 3 MONTHS TO CHRISTMAS! ✨🎄

The countdown is officially on! 🎅❤️

Looking for something special, luxurious and a little bit different this Christmas? Our gorgeous collection of fine bone china items make the perfect gift — or a lovely treat for yourself! 🎁

✨ Beautiful baubles
☕ Luxury cups & saucers
🍽️ Stunning plates
🌺 Intricate mugs
🎁 Perfect gifts for family & friends

Start your Christmas shopping early and choose something they’ll treasure for years to come. ❤️

🎄 Only 3 months to go… let the Christmas shopping begin! 🎄

17/09/2026

The best of British for the best of British 🇬🇧

13/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to find us this week as we reopened after our break away.

It’s great to see new faces and welcome you into our space here at Sutherland Works.
And the visits from you from people who have dined with us in the past. It’s great to have this opportunity to build our community here. A really fabulous spot tucked away in a quiet corner of Longton.

As we look out of our door we can even see Duchess China where many of our dishes were made.
Heritage, hospitality and homespun…

A few new dishes available on our menu for Autumn and an extra Hidden dish (shhhh)
Below is our new plant based dish.

We will see you on Wednesday from 9

Remember…
Our menu is brunch focused but available from 9
We are often quiet till 10.30 so there are plenty of tables free for you earlier in our service.

Enjoy your weekend 🙏🏻

12/08/2026

The Staffordshire Signal is raising funds to expand its local TV coverage, launch a podcast and build an app — keeping Staffordshire news free and accessible.

They’re aiming for £15,000, and even £5 makes a difference.

If you care about independent local journalism and want to see more of the good things happening across Staffordshire actually get covered…

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Help us grow Signal TV and launch a Signal podcast and app, so more of Staffordshire's stories reach more people, free from algorithms.

09/07/2026

Have you booked your place for our new event next week 🤩
After the success of our last event with we have another, but with an added tour!

Tour our historic 138 year old working factory, with its skilled craftmanship. See the process from clay to finished product and all the heritage hand skills. 

Enjoy light refreshments, then create your own Highland cow with expert guidance from HSL Pottery.

A prestige event celebrating Stoke on Trent's ceramic tradition. Enjoy 20% off in our factory shop and take home a piece of English made luxury fine bone china. 

Tuesday 14th July 2026 10am-2pm

Secure your place using the link in our bio

07/07/2026