Josiah Wedgwood - Part 2 - Turning Pottery into Politics
May 27, 2026
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Josiah Wedgwood - Part 2 - Turning Pottery into Politics
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Summary
How did Wedgwood combine pottery with politics? Paul Greenhalgh is joined by Sir Tristram Hunt to discuss the life and work of potter and abolitionist Josiah Wedgwood who created one of the most famous ceramic companies in British history.
Ceramics and artwork in this week’s episode include:
Dinner Plate ‘Frog Service’, 1773, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Plate ‘Frog Service’, 1773–1774, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Portland Vase, 1790, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Vase (Creamware), 1764–68, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
The Founding of Australia. By Capt. Arthur Phillip R.N., Sydney Cove, Jan. 26th 1788
Algernon Talmage
Medallion, 1790–95, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Vase (Black Basalt), 1775–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Milk Jug, 1785—95, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Saucer, 1795—1810 , Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Portrait Medallion, 1775–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Vase, Circa 1800—10, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Dancing Hours Plaque, 1778, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons and John Flaxman
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Dancing Hours Salt Cellar, 1786—90, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons and John Flaxman
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Vase, Circa 1800—10, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Teapot and cover (Black Basalt), 1810, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Bust (Black Basalt), 1770–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Teapot (Caneware), 18th Century, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Edward Gibbon, 1737–94
Portland Vase, Circa 1–25 AD
Portland Vase, 1790, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
Josiah Wedgwood statue, Stoke-on-Trent, 1862–3, Edward Davis
Anti-slavery medallion, Circa 1787, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
Courtesy of V&A Museum
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