porthmadog pottery Wales blue coffee pot

Porthmadog Pottery, also known as Portmadoc Pottery, was a significant part of the town's industrial history. The pottery was based in Gwynedd, North West Wales, and was active in the late 1970s to mid-1990s. The pottery was housed in the basement of the Craft Centre at Cymru, which was originally a steam-powered flour mill. The pottery produced beautiful glazes and original designs that had an art nouveau feel. The name of the pottery changed several times over the decades, reflecting the conflict between English and Welsh naming conventions.