Ceramica facts for kids
Ceramica was a special museum in Burslem, a town in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It taught visitors all about the history of making pottery in that area. The museum was located inside the beautiful old Burslem Town Hall.
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What Was Ceramica?
Exploring Pottery History
Ceramica was a place where you could learn how people made pottery. Pottery is a big part of Stoke-on-Trent's history. The museum showed how different companies created amazing ceramic items.
Famous Pottery Makers
The museum featured many well-known pottery companies. These included Wade Ceramics, Royal Doulton, and Sadlers. Other famous names were Dudson, Steelite, and Royal Stafford. You could also learn about Moorland, Burleigh Pottery, and Moorcroft.
Fun for Kids
Ceramica had lots of exciting things for young visitors. There were interactive displays where you could get involved. Video presentations also helped explain the history of ceramics. These displays made learning about local history fun and engaging.
How Ceramica Started and Ended
Building the Museum
The Ceramica museum was created with help from the National Lottery. This money came from a special group called the Millennium Commission. A group of people called a Trust managed the museum.
Why Ceramica Closed
Sadly, Ceramica closed its doors in March 2011. Fewer people were visiting the museum. This happened after some nearby pottery factories closed down. The Trust that ran the museum was then closed. The buildings went back to the City Council.
What Happened to the Building?
Today, the main building, the old Town Hall, has a new purpose. It is now home to Haywood Academy sixth form college. A newer part of the museum was taken down. It was too expensive to fix.
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The old town hall, Burslem (2006)
