John Aynsley (II) 1823 - 1907
John Aynsley established the world famous Aynsley China factory on Sutherland Road, Longton, Staffordshire in 1861. Producing porcelain china for UK and international export.
The Aynsley family have been producing fine bone china since 1775. John Aynsley (I) 1752 - 1829 the grandfather of John Aynsley (II) a desendent of the Aynsley family that occupied Littleharle Tower NORTHUMBERLAND. John (I) moved to Lane End now called Longton in 1770 at the age of 18 it must be assumed that his parents may have helped him with investments to set up in business after his training in London as an engraver. He was the first to produce porclain and lusterer at Lane End. In 1788 John (I) opened his first premises in Lane End. Followed by a joint invested in Fenton Park Colliery in 1790. John married Sarah Gallimore at Stoke Parish church. Aynsley China continues to produce fine bone china tableware and giftware and markets through 800+ independent UK retailers.
The Aynsley Collectors' Society relaunches after a 10 year break online www.aynsley.info Reopened to serve Aynsley collectors and retailers. UK China Direct are current sponsors for the society which brings together experts and historians in Aynsley China history. The first societies publication 'Step Back In Time' by Dean Kim Powell will be published shortly.