Description of the attraction
Everyone knows that every day at five o'clock sharp all of England sits down to drink tea. Perhaps the tradition of tea drinking is the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to English traditions and habits. And it is not surprising that the whole world also knows that without which a five-hour tea party is simply impossible - English porcelain.
The Royal Worcester, founded in 1751, and the Royal Crown Derby, founded around 1750, dispute the right to be called the oldest existing brand of English porcelain.
The founders of the Wooster porcelain factory were the physician John Wall and the pharmacist William Davis. The very first Partnership Agreement is now kept in the Porcelain Museum. In 1788, King George III gave the factory the right to be called the supplier of the royal court, and the word “Royal” appeared in the name - royal. This right is confirmed by the reigning Queen Elizabeth II.
Currently, there is no actual production in Worcester, but the premises of the factory houses the Porcelain Museum, which displays the world's largest collection of Worcester porcelain. The exposition of the museum is divided into three parts, which reflect the main historical and cultural eras: the Georgian, Victorian and the twentieth century. Here is a table set for dessert in a true gentleman's house, where the grandfather clock and the hexagonal vases on the mantel reflect the spirit of the times. In the era of Queen Victoria, porcelain was not only tableware, but also a variety of figurines and trinkets, many of which are genuine works of art. The twentieth century makes its own demands - and there are dishes that can be put in the freezer and in the microwave.
In addition to the collections of tableware and arts and crafts, the museum also houses the factory's archives.
