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.