Fremington Pottery in North Devon, was founded by George Fishley in the early 1800s,1 the pottery was later taken over by George’s grandson, Edwin Beer Fishley (1832-1912).2 Studio potters Michael Cardew and Bernard Leach were influenced by their work1 and Leach called Edwin Beer Fishley “the last of the English peasant potters”.3
The pottery was acquired by Brannam Pottery in 1915.4
The pottery is best known for its slipware and sgraffito designs.5
A number of pots are held in the V&A,6 a Fremington Pottery mottoware jug by Edwin Beer Fishley is a part of the Burton at Bideford pottery collection.7 The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon has a large collection8 and a harvest jug, created for Mary Parminter in 1829 is on display at A La Ronde near Exmouth, Devon.9
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- "North Devon in 100 Objects: 57. The Fishley Beaker – Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
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- Williamson, Kate (January 14, 2025). "New North Devon pottery acquisitions on display at The Burton". Burton at Bideford. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- "Search Results for "fremington" – Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- "A la Ronde's collection | Devon". National Trust. Retrieved 2025-11-25.