About 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 Northern Ceramic Society (NCS) is a registered UK charity 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.

Members of the NCS enjoy:

A Programme of Monthly Meetings at various venues in northern England, featuring illustrated lectures by speakers with specialist knowledge of the chosen topic. There are also opportunities for members to view the collections at that museum and any special exhibitions there, to have their own ceramic pieces identified and discussed by experts, and to compare notes with other collectors and researchers in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. All members may attend meetings free of charge.

The NCS Newsletter, issued quarterly free to all members, containing 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.

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