Today, as in times past, some of the more upscale companies as well a the largest makers of pottery and bone China are still located in the United Kingdom, more specifically Britain.

They manufacture not only tableware, but also collectibles, miniatures such as tea sets and cup and saucer collectibles or other figurines.

Among these manufacturers are the following, along with their contact information or web sites:

Churchill - producers of domestics and hospitality tableware as well as china and bone china.

Crown Trent China - Spring Garden Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST3 2TE 0782 332623

Dudson - tableware for hotels, restaurants and catering businesses

Lilliput Lane -miniature cottages

Mayfair Pottery - domestic fine china tea and tableware

Minton (Royal Doulton) - Sir Henry Doulton House, Forge Lane, Etruria, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5NN T: 01782 404040

Moorcroft - very beautiful pottery

Portmeirion - ceramic manufacturer

Promotional Ceramics - ceramic items for the promotional industry

Roy Kirkham - Bone China. Royal Albert (Royal Doulton) Sir Henry Doulton House, Forge Lane, Etruria, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5NN Tel No: 01782 404040

Royal Doulton - whose brands are inclusive of Royal Crown Derby, Minton, Royal Albert, Caithness Glass, Holland Studio, and Royal Doulton

Royal Worcester

Many of these sites permit you to choose and purchase your selection online and have it shipped to you worldwide.

There is very little reason in today’s online world not to have the china you want regardless of where its made.

Life is short; use your good china and enjoy it!