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Themes

Wedgwood is full of stories. These short illustrated themes bring some of them to life using objects and archive material from our collections. Why not start exploring?

Fascinating Objects by the Wedgwood Museum team
- Well I never! Find out about some of the more unusual treasures in the Wedgwood Museum’s collections.
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Wedgwood and Nature by the Wedgwood Museum team
- Since Josiah I’s earliest fascination with nature, the natural world has proved to be a source of constant inspiration for the craftspeople and designers of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons.
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Made to sell by the Wedgwood Museum team
- A business is after all a business and Josiah I was a great entrepreneur. Find out about how Wedgwood both made and exploited the market.
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Wedgwood and artists by the Wedgwood Museum team
- A long and fruitful relationship with great artists has allowed Wedgwood to make objects of great beauty throughout its history.
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Wedgwood and jewellery by Rebecca Klarner
- Open the museum's jewellery box and find out about the fascinating stories these objects tell.
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Wedgwood and Egypt by Alistair Guy
- Break the seal of the Pharaoh's Tomb and discover the fascinating links between Wedgwood and Egypt.
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Wedgwood and The Iliad by Lauren Grattage
- The 3000 year old story of The Iliad told through various Wedgwood wares.
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Wedgwood and the First World War by Jordan Muncaster
- Find out how the First World War had an impact on Wedgwood, both as a company and as a family.
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Wedgwood and Royalty by Carenza Price
- Explore the fascinating links between the Wedgwood brand and rulers from all corners and time periods of Europe.
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Themes

Fascinating Objects by the Wedgwood Museum team

Wedgwood and Nature by the Wedgwood Museum team

Made to sell by the Wedgwood Museum team

Wedgwood and artists by the Wedgwood Museum team

Wedgwood and jewellery by Rebecca Klarner

Wedgwood and Egypt by Alistair Guy

Wedgwood and The Iliad by Lauren Grattage

Wedgwood and the First World War by Jordan Muncaster

Wedgwood and Royalty by Carenza Price