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WEDGWOOD AND TEA DISCOVERY DAY
The Wedgwood Museum, which opened in 2008, is a treasure trove for those interested in ceramic, social, industrial and art history.
It is planning to introduce a series of Discovery Days where attendees will receive a personal welcome to the museum and, after refreshments, enjoy a schedule of themed lecture, guided gallery tour and handling session or access to archive material.
Our first Discovery Day - Wedgwood and Tea - will take place on September 12th 2010
'The drinking of tea is general throughout England. It is drunk twice a day... tea is considered the height of English style and has its own elaborate ritual, equipage and of course its own table.'
The day will explore all aspects of tea and tea drnking with emphasis on the vast range of wares made especially for the consumption of tea.
11.00 Arrival and tea with biscuits
11.30 'Wedgwood and tea' lecture
12.30 Guided gallery tour
1.30 Tea talk and tasting
2.15 Handling session or access to archive material
3.00 Questions and comments
3.15 Afternoon Tea in the Ivy House tea room
The cost for this fascinating day will be £29.95 (includes free admission to the Wedgwood Visitor Centre and 10% discount in the museum and visitor centre shops.*)
Please call 01782 371911 or email [log in to unmask] for further information and to reserve your place.
* - Excludes the new on-site Factory Outlet Store
The Wedgwood Museum
Wedgwood Drive
Barlaston
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire.
ST12 9ER
Tel: 01782 371911
Fax: 01782 371901
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Web: www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk
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