Potter. Née Gompertz in Vienna into a rich, intellectual family. 1938 she and her husband fled Nazism intending to go to the USA but Lucie, already more interested in her work than her husband, decided to stay in London alone. Do Google her work - it is lovely and delicate compared with that of Bernard Leach, another big name in pottery at the time. Died at home, Albion Mews.
The photo shows Lucie Rie in 1987 at her front door. It is (c) and we thank him for the photo.
Textile designer. Father of Rex and Harry. Born in Reading, the son of James and Emma Silver née Burnham. His father was an upholsterer and in 1861 they were living at 12 Duke Street, Reading and...
Probably born Tenterden, Kent. Printer, in 1474, producing the first book printed in English "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye". Died Westminster.
The company has developed its product range to encompass UK Building Regulations in modern stairway design, also focusing on uses outside the traditional markets; light rail, over-ground, station t...
Silversmith. Â Born Sheffield but spent some of his childhood in America. Â Had studios in Chelsea and then Fulham, with a staff of up to 20. Â He was a designer and businessman. Â There's a suggestion...
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