FIFE POTTERY PLAQUE

KIRKCALDY CIVIC SOCIETY

The unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Fife Pottery took place at 11.30 am on the 30th November 2002, a very, very rainy Saturday morning.

Nothing remains of the Fife Pottery today but Mr Geddes of the Veterinary Practice on the corner of Pottery Street and Rosslyn Street  kindly allowed us to erect a plinth in front of the surgery which stands in the area where the pottery buildings once stood.

Mrs Sheldon reads the text on the plaque

Griselda Hill

It is believed that the late Queen Mother collected Wemyss Ware and that Prince Charles has a collection.

Kirkcaldy Museum has a display of Wemyss Ware for people to see.

Griselda Hill, whose potteries in Ceres still produce Wemyss Ware, gave a speech and then Mr David Galloway, vice-chair of KCS, gave the vote of thanks.

Mrs Watters begins the proceedings  

Brickwork students from Fife College (now Adam Smith College) used their skills to build the plinth, designed by Mr John Watson.

Mr Alan Hughes, Head of Construction at the college was present at the unveiling. KCS receive a lot of help from the college and it is very much appreciated by the society.

Mrs Eileen Sheldon, grandaughter of Karel Nekola, unveiled the plaque.

The rain soaked company then jumped into their cars and went to Pathhead Parish Church where light refreshments were served.