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This picture depicts the Standard Pipe Works (once called the Mount Pleasant Colliery and Standard Brick Co.), still in production until the late 1950s. The Colliery is situated on the far extremity of the railway line, and was already derelict. It had been established during the late nineteenth century by John Bates Gregory and J. Kenyon on the site of the ancient Wood's pits. On exploiting the seams of coal deeper than hitherto known locally, valuable clays were found. Their 'buff' standard clay became world famous; they took glazes readily. Coloured glaze-ware became a speciality. Later, as the 'Standard Pipe Works', clays used for drain-pipes and conduits were manufactured, achieving world-wide sales. They were fired in 'beehive kilns' using coal as fuel.
Title
Mount Pleasant Colliery and Standard Brick Co.
Medium
oil on canvas board
Measurements
H 15.3 x W 30 cm
Accession number
FLIMS 2011.1/47
Acquisition method
gift from the estate of Mrs Bentley, 2010
Work type
Painting