Old Britain Castles is a perfect example of how well engravings and prints can be translated onto tableware items. Pottery has always been a canvas onto which architectural and natural landscapes are depicted. Not only do you enjoy a beautiful tableware service but are taken on a journey of discovery around the British Isles. Originally a family business, Johnson Brothers was founded in 1883 when Frederick and Alfred Johnson – grandsons of a master potter – decided to go into business together. Located in Staffordshire, the business soon established a reputation for innovation and practically, producing simple, lightweight tableware in durable earthenware. The principal aim was to produce the best quality tableware of unmatched versatility and design. In 1968, Johnson Brothers joined the Wedgwood Group, to form the largest tableware manufacturers in the world. Today, Johnson Brothers remains committed to the highest standards of craftsmanship and to constant technological innovations, to ensure the continual production of attractive, durable patterns, which will suit a wide variety of tastes, occasions and lifestyles. New patterns and shapes are introduced each year to reflect changes in lifestyle and to ensure constant appeal for contemporary tastes.
