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Sarah Lord
@potsofhistory.bsky.social
Historic potter at Potted History
DAY 6 – ADVENT SALE ✨
Inspired by Iron Age Gaulish pottery, our pedestalled urn captures the elegance & high burnish of the originals, timeless, simple, & strikingly modern. Freshly discounted for the Sale, when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Unwrap some history: potted-history.co.uk/products/ped...
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
DAY 5 – ADVENT SALE ✨🏺
From Ancient Egypt, our unpainted Ushabti figure, faithful servant of the afterlife. These timeless companions were made to work for their masters beyond death.
Both sizes are now in the Advent Sale.
Unwrap some history:
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November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DAY 4 – ADVENT SALE 🏺✨
Step back over 4,000 years with our hand-crafted beaker inspired by the Bronze Age find from the Wilsford Barrow Group at Normanton Down, near Stonehenge. Burnished surface. Comb-tooth decoration. A real piece of prehistory in your home.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
DAY 3 – ADVENT SALE 🌾✨
If your 2026 could use a little more growth and abundance, Ceres is the goddess for you, guardian of grain, harvests, and motherhood. Our Ceres figure has a fab price drop for the Advent Sale, but stock is limited!
Unwrap some history:
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November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎁✨ Our Advent Sale has begun! ✨🎁
We’ll be revealing a new handcrafted treasure every day with a fab festive discount.

What would you love to see in the sale — a Roman cup, a Viking pot, or a Medieval jug? Festive wishes might just come true!

Explore the collection:
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November 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
DAY 2 – ADVENT SALE 🎁✨
Nothing says festive cheer like a Late Medieval Piss Pot! This handcrafted replica is based on a find from Linlithgow Palace, offering practicality, historical accuracy, and guaranteed to raise a smile. Stock limited!
Unwrap some history: potted-history.co.uk/products/pis...
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
DAY 1 – ADVENT SALE 🎁✨
Today’s treasure is our Medieval Sprinkle Pot, a tool once used in medieval homes for watering seedlings or wetting floors before sweeping. It’s had a price drop! When they’re gone, they’re gone! Unwrap a piece of living history this season
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November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🎄✨ The Advent Sale begins tonight! ✨🎄
We’ll reveal a new handcrafted piece every day with a fab festive discount.
And yes, our annual mince pie tasting returns too! 🥧 Tell us your fav mince pies or tag a small bakery that deserves a shout-out. Unwrap history with us:
potted-history.co.uk/collections
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In Tudor England, theatre gave ordinary people their language back. For the first time, voices of the people echoed from the stage — and a simple coin in a money box bought that power.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Serving Bronze Age realness 🏺✨
The Beaker Girls premiere now – and the drama between Meme and Shamaimi is already heating up!

Whose side are you on? Team Meme or Team Shamaimi? 👑

Catch the limited edition Beaker Girl (Astarte) figures here:
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#PottedHistory
October 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Did the Romans laugh like us? This Pompeian plaque reads “Here Dwells Happiness” beside a cheeky symbol of good luck. Ancient humour or household charm? You decide!
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October 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This is the first time in ages that we’ve had enough figures to offer beyond our mailing list! I 💗 making her. From her delicate earrings to sculpting her serene face, every detail is made by hand, & each figure feels like meeting a new version of her. Go get her
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October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Meet Hera, queen of the gods, protector of women, marriage, and childbirth. Inspired by an ancient figure from Paestum, this handcrafted replica celebrates her enduring strength.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Add a decorative and historic twist to your baking and bring a touch of Tudor creativity to your kitchen.
Want to get started? A recipe for marchpane is included in the listing to help eager historic cooks dive right in! hop now and start your marchpane artistry! potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
October 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Grooved Ware was the Neolithic trend, spreading from Orkney to the sacred sites of Ireland. This bold replica urn is inspired by sherds from Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth.

Bring prehistoric style into your home:
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#GroovedWare #BoyneValley #NeolithicPottery
October 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
👀 A brand new goddess is joining our collection… but can you guess who she is?
Sarah’s been sculpting up a storm, inspired by a famous figure from the British Museum. She's a big deal in the Greek and Roman world, with all the classic attributes you'd expect of a divine powerhouse.
Any guesses?
October 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our bestselling Willendorf figures are back in stock, but they never last long.
Handcrafted with love, these replicas are perfect for history lovers, goddess collectors, and anyone who needs a reminder that they are fabulous.

Grab yours before she’s gone:
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October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
An Ask 😁

Have you come across a Roman votive heart in a museum anywhere? We are hoping to replicate one, but this is the only example we have for inspiration.

Any help is greatly appreciated

@pottedhistory.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Gladiator Oil Lamp 🔥Inspired by a Roman lamp shaped like a Murmillo helmet, this replica brings arena drama and divine justice to your collection. Linked to the worship of Nemesis, goddess of vengeance. ⚔️ Handcrafted & rich in history.
🛒 Grab yours here: potted-history.co.uk/products/rom... #Hisoty
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What a wonderful day we've had at the incredible Heroes of the Colosseum event @royalarmouriesmuseum! 🏺⚔️

If you're in the Leeds area this Sunday 24th or Monday 25th, we highly recommend a visit.
August 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our Severn Valley Ware Roman cup is here! Made in the style of pottery from post-conquest Britain, these humble vessels tell stories of survival & adaptation. A beautiful link to ordinary Roman-British lives. potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
August 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
😱 Missed her! Our Astarte goddess figures always sell out in hours to our mailing list members first. Based on 1700–1200 BC Canaanite figurines of the goddess of sex, fertility & war. Sign up now for early access! 🏺✨ potted-history.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Give us your best guesses 😊
July 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Reposted by Sarah Lord
Rothbury has a new cafe /bakery- T's Bakes and Cakes, which is proving very popular. The cook was formerly the school chef, preparing meals for the children.

So their Spicy Tomato Soup has been named after our grandbairn / mini Mr @potsofhistory.bsky.social as it was always his favourite!
June 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
⏳ Last day to save 20%! ⏳
Celebrate Kore—Greek goddess of life, death, & the seasons. 🌿💀
Bring her story of rebirth & return into your home with our faithful replica.
20% off all Goddess, Female & Dogu figures ends today!
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June 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM