Stepney Bank or New Pottery

Mentioned in directories 1852-60, but operated from late 18th century onwards (pottery described as "below Stepney Hill" mentioned in directory of 1790, probably founded by Dale and Head in 1786). Joseph Burn succeeded Thomas Bell and Company at the pottery originally called the 'New Pottery' but renamed 'Stepney Bank Pottery' in 1816 Burn was succeeded by John Charlton. Burn used a Newcastle arms mark similar to Fell and Company of St Peter's Pottery (HER 4172) in a probable deliberate attempt to pass off his products as those of the leading Tyneside firm. The pottery had nine other firms occupying the buildings until it was demolished in 1875 to make way for Byker Bridge. A new pottery was then built on the opposite side of the road (HER 5280) by John Wood.