Denby

A brief history of Denby pottery

Denby has been manufacturing since 1809 and are still doing so today. It's a collectable brand and there are a few specialists selling discontinued ranges.

• Founded 1809 at Denby in Derbyshire by Joseph Jager and Robert Brohier
• In 1815 production was taken over by the Bourne family
• Around 1850 the company was known as Joseph Bourne and Son
• In 1959 successful expansion into tableware saw the purchase of the Langley Mill Pottery
• In 1970 the company was known as Denbyware Ltd
• In 1981 they were known as Denby Tableware Ltd
• In 1987 they were bought by Coloroll
• In 1990 a management buyout as Denby Pottery Co. Ltd, followed Coloroll's entry into receivership
• In 2009 a debt write-off and another management buyout allowed them to continue

Identification of Denby pottery

Where can you find out more?

Denby

Denby at Keystones