Welcome to the Northern Ceramic Society

The Northern Ceramic Society was founded in 1972 by a small group of enthusiastic collectors. From small beginnings, the Society has grown substantially and now has nearly a  thousand members in the UK and overseas. The society is one of the leading lights in the study of British ceramics and boasts world renowned experts such as our president Geoffrey Godden and chairman Maurice Hillis. 

 
 Monthly Meetings
  • Various venues throughout northern England
  • Illustrated lectures by specialist speakers.
  • Viewing of collections and special exhibitions at the venue. 
  • Identification of members own ceramic pieces by experts.
  • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere in which to meet other collectors and researchers.
  • Free to members
 NCS Journal
  • Published annually
  • In-depth illustrated papers on specialist ceramic topics
  • Provides information not previously published elsewhere.
  • Free to members
 NCS Newsletter
  • Issued quarterly
  • Illustrated articles based on members’ research
  • The Society’s programme of activities
  • A diary of events of ceramic interest
  • Book reviews
  • Reports on recent meetings
  • Museum news and other useful information.
  • Free to members
 Exhibition Catalogues & Research Papers
  • Standard works of reference.
  • Some have become collectors’ items.
 Seminars & Summer Schools
  • Weekend seminars with specialist speakers
  • 5 day summer schools




   

The Northern Ceramic Society (NCS) is a registered UK charity (No. 287630), whose objectives are the study of the history and manufacture of ceramics (principally British) of the last five centuries and of the social history of the ceramics industry and its key figures. All aspects of production are considered, including design, manufacture and decoration, and also marketing and ultimate use.

The President of the NCS is Geoffrey A Godden (Hon) DLitt FRSA. The NCS Chairman is Maurice Hillis BSc PhD.