The Leeds Fireclay Co Ltd - advert, 1938
The Leeds Fireclay Company, whose main works were at Wortley, Leeds in West Yorkshire, were amongst the major manufacturers of glazed architectural ceramic products such as faience, terracotta, bricks and tiles. The company was founded in 1889 as an amalgamation of several concerns - including the Burmantofts Fireclay Company who manufactured the distinctive ox-blood faience facades of Edwardian London Tube stations. Many Edwardian and mid-twentieth century buildings used Leeds products, including their 'Marmo' artifical marble finishes. The company petered out in post-WW2 years, formally closing in c1957. This very stylish advert dates from 1938 - interesting choice of colour, layout and typefaces make it very striking.
The Leeds Fireclay Co Ltd - advert, 1938
The Leeds Fireclay Company, whose main works were at Wortley, Leeds in West Yorkshire, were amongst the major manufacturers of glazed architectural ceramic products such as faience, terracotta, bricks and tiles. The company was founded in 1889 as an amalgamation of several concerns - including the Burmantofts Fireclay Company who manufactured the distinctive ox-blood faience facades of Edwardian London Tube stations. Many Edwardian and mid-twentieth century buildings used Leeds products, including their 'Marmo' artifical marble finishes. The company petered out in post-WW2 years, formally closing in c1957. This very stylish advert dates from 1938 - interesting choice of colour, layout and typefaces make it very striking.