Isaac Button; Country Potter Pt. 1

[birdbrainmeister]

I hate to be the bearer of sad news, but this building is now being demolished.

[jennojennojenno]

This was my GREAT GREAT grandfather . I have been to soil hill pottery and it is a fantastic historic building. I have the full film in sound and i have some of his pots and bricks ! thank you for the upload .

[Flush2wice]

@jennojennojenno

That's great! I didn't know there was sound to the film. I'd love to see the original.

[josepjbatty]

GREAT brit

[sanslabel]

I hear a new print of this film is in the works and soon to be on DVD, probably through Craftsman Potters Association (UK) or similar.

[historicaltrekking]

Excellent, thank you.

[Iseld]

Thank you so much for uploading this rare and historically valuable classic!

[post2dennis]

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing.

It is sad to think that few potters still make pots for a living.

Now everyone gets their over priced mold poured pots from some chain store.

And many potters are too good to throw plates for normal folks, if you want a set of plates you need a fist full of cash.

Just in case you are wondering, yes I can throw. I'm happy when I visit my family and friends and see my pots are being used.

I would have loved to work at this place. :)

[suncage]

Thanks for this must be a good ten years since I last saw this... there was no sound on the original. I'm sure there is enough information without commentary.... i just put iTunes on shuffle and enjoy....

All the best

[birdbrainmeister]

I first came across these kilns back in 1960 when I was an 11 yr old boy. Finally, I am able to see the big picture thanks to this - good job. Nowadays, although they still stand, their only function is to provide a nesting site for Swallows.

[LouisKatzCeramics]

THANKS

[longbeforedawn]

This rocks! I've been trying to find this film for nearly two years!

Thanks.

To bad about the lack of sound though.

Thank you non-the-less