The History of Ceramics Podcast: Josiah Wedgwood - Part 2 - Turning Pottery into Politics
May 28, 2026
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as posted by the channelHow 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
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Vase (Black Basalt), 1775–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Milk Jug, 1785—95, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Saucer, 1795—1810 , Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Portrait Medallion, 1775–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Vase, Circa 1800—10, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Dancing Hours Plaque, 1778, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons and John Flaxman
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Dancing Hours Salt Cellar, 1786—90, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons and John Flaxman
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Vase, Circa 1800—10, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Teapot and cover (Black Basalt), 1810, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Bust (Black Basalt), 1770–80, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Teapot (Caneware), 18th Century, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Edward Gibbon, 1737–94
Portland Vase, Circa 1–25 AD
Portland Vase, 1790, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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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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