Celebrating the Ceramic Heritage of Stoke on Trent (Past, Present, and Future)

As a part of Jingdezhen's International Ceramic Expo, Prof Neil Brownsword and Dr Tim Jenkins were invited to present a keynote at the 'Ceramic Development Summit Forum' where topics related to ceramic heritage protections, ceramic industry development and ceramic culture innovations were shared. Abstract This presentation examines the historical development of the UK's ceramic capital -Stoke-on-Trent, and current developments to improve both physical and intellectual access, and the future aspirations and plans for ensuring Stoke-on-Trent becomes an international destination for cultural tourism. It maps historic and cultural influences that have shaped North Staffordshire’s rise as a global centre of ceramic production, transitions in recent decades, and the strategy for protecting and celebrating a unique cultural heritage.