J. and W. Ridgway Factory

The firm of Ridgway was started by Job Ridgway in 1794. The Cauldon factory was built in 1802. John Ridgway & Co. from 1814. Then J. & W. Ridgway [Job's two sons, John & William Ridgway. c.1814 - 1830].

Founded by Ralph Ridgway in 1744, [the Ridgway brothers], Shelton, Staffordshire, England.

Type of Staffordshire pottery first produced by the brothers Job and George Ridgway in 1792 at the Bell Works at Shelton, Hanley, North Staffordshire, Eng. Despite family tensions, the Ridgways continued to produce their high-quality earthenware with blue printed designs well into the 20th century.