Worcester started potting in 18th century, England in 1751. It is the longest-lived of the English factories and produced some of the highest quality ceramics made in this country. The earliest days were known as the "Dr. Wall Period" after Mr. J Wall, one of the founders. The company specialized in table wares, especially for the tea. From 1757 Worcester pioneered the practice of transfer printing in black overglaze, and then in blue underglaze. 1773 was the beginning of the Flight period, when Thomas Flight bought the company. When Martin Barr became a partner, we have the Flight and Barr period. The Chamberlain period was next, when it joined forces with R. Chamberlain. 1850 saw W.H. Kerr join the firm which became the Kerr and Binns period. Finally in 1862 the pottery was named the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company, a name they have kept to this day. Through the years this wonderful, English pottery has made quality porcelain, stoneware and parian pieces, highly valued by collectors all over the world.

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