Sarah Lord
@potsofhistory.bsky.social
Historic potter at Potted History
📺 Head to BBC iPlayer to watch!
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
January 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
📺 Head to BBC iPlayer to watch!
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
❄️ Our Sale ends Tues 13 Jan! ❄️
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
January 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
❄️ Our Sale ends Tues 13 Jan! ❄️
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
Each year we hike up Simonside to hang decorations on the wind-swept community Christmas tree, this year we added Willendorf pendants on silk ribbons 🎄💛
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
December 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Each year we hike up Simonside to hang decorations on the wind-swept community Christmas tree, this year we added Willendorf pendants on silk ribbons 🎄💛
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Fresh from the kiln and ready for last post tomorrow 🎄✨
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Fresh from the kiln and ready for last post tomorrow 🎄✨
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Just out of the kiln and ready to go! 🌞✨ Our stunning Bronze Age Stonehenge cups have been fired & are available in time for Christmas. Order today, and we’ll send via 24‑hour tracked service with the last post. 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
December 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Just out of the kiln and ready to go! 🌞✨ Our stunning Bronze Age Stonehenge cups have been fired & are available in time for Christmas. Order today, and we’ll send via 24‑hour tracked service with the last post. 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
This week at the workshop, a 5-year-old left a heartfelt offering of ivy, stones & pine twigs for the Holly King at the feet of our Pompeian cockerel 🐓✨ A beautiful echo of ancient votive traditions.
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This week at the workshop, a 5-year-old left a heartfelt offering of ivy, stones & pine twigs for the Holly King at the feet of our Pompeian cockerel 🐓✨ A beautiful echo of ancient votive traditions.
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Today’s workshop task 👉 making Roman pestles. Honestly, when they’re all laid out to dry, they’re giving Beetlejuice vibes 🤣 Perfect for completing your Roman kitchen setup.
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today’s workshop task 👉 making Roman pestles. Honestly, when they’re all laid out to dry, they’re giving Beetlejuice vibes 🤣 Perfect for completing your Roman kitchen setup.
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
SALE ✨
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
December 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SALE ✨
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Curious about ancient superstition? Our replica Roman phallus is now in the Advent Sale. A mix of faith, hope and a strong wish for protection or good fortune, but too rude for Social Media apparently.
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
December 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Curious about ancient superstition? Our replica Roman phallus is now in the Advent Sale. A mix of faith, hope and a strong wish for protection or good fortune, but too rude for Social Media apparently.
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
🎄 Still time to unwrap history!
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🎄 Still time to unwrap history!
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
SALE
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
SALE
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Our handcrafted Tudor Marchpane Stampers are perfect for giving your bakes a historic twist! 🎄🍬 A must-have for any Tudor banquet, and your table too.
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our handcrafted Tudor Marchpane Stampers are perfect for giving your bakes a historic twist! 🎄🍬 A must-have for any Tudor banquet, and your table too.
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
SALE ✨
Today’s highlight, our Osiris Brick replica, inspired by ancient rites tied to death & rebirth. In antiquity, seeds were sown & tended within the carved effigy of Osiris until they sprouted & withered, a powerful symbol of life’s cycle.
Available: potted-history.co.uk/products/egy...
Today’s highlight, our Osiris Brick replica, inspired by ancient rites tied to death & rebirth. In antiquity, seeds were sown & tended within the carved effigy of Osiris until they sprouted & withered, a powerful symbol of life’s cycle.
Available: potted-history.co.uk/products/egy...
December 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
SALE ✨
Today’s highlight, our Osiris Brick replica, inspired by ancient rites tied to death & rebirth. In antiquity, seeds were sown & tended within the carved effigy of Osiris until they sprouted & withered, a powerful symbol of life’s cycle.
Available: potted-history.co.uk/products/egy...
Today’s highlight, our Osiris Brick replica, inspired by ancient rites tied to death & rebirth. In antiquity, seeds were sown & tended within the carved effigy of Osiris until they sprouted & withered, a powerful symbol of life’s cycle.
Available: potted-history.co.uk/products/egy...
SALE 🕯️✨
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
SALE 🕯️✨
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
DAY 38 – SALE ✨Today’s highlight, a votive torso replica. Inspired by offerings left at healing sanctuaries to gods like Asclepius. These fascinating objects speak to hope and the human desire to connect with forces beyond ourselves.
Unwrap history: potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Unwrap history: potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
DAY 38 – SALE ✨Today’s highlight, a votive torso replica. Inspired by offerings left at healing sanctuaries to gods like Asclepius. These fascinating objects speak to hope and the human desire to connect with forces beyond ourselves.
Unwrap history: potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Unwrap history: potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Ever wondered how rusticated Roman beakers got their texture? 👋
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#RomanRusticatedCup #PottedHistory #RomanPottery #NeneValleyWare #HistoryInHand
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#RomanRusticatedCup #PottedHistory #RomanPottery #NeneValleyWare #HistoryInHand
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Ever wondered how rusticated Roman beakers got their texture? 👋
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#RomanRusticatedCup #PottedHistory #RomanPottery #NeneValleyWare #HistoryInHand
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#RomanRusticatedCup #PottedHistory #RomanPottery #NeneValleyWare #HistoryInHand
Today’s Advent Sale highlight is our Colchester Chariot-Race Cup, capturing all the speed and energy of a Roman circus.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/the...
#PottedHistory #archaeology #RomanBritain #barbotine #adventsale #historygeek #sherdnerd #giftsforarcheaoligists
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/the...
#PottedHistory #archaeology #RomanBritain #barbotine #adventsale #historygeek #sherdnerd #giftsforarcheaoligists
December 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today’s Advent Sale highlight is our Colchester Chariot-Race Cup, capturing all the speed and energy of a Roman circus.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/the...
#PottedHistory #archaeology #RomanBritain #barbotine #adventsale #historygeek #sherdnerd #giftsforarcheaoligists
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/the...
#PottedHistory #archaeology #RomanBritain #barbotine #adventsale #historygeek #sherdnerd #giftsforarcheaoligists
DAY 35 – SALE ✨
This Roman flagon has attitude! Inspired by a vessel offered at Coventina’s Well on Hadrian’s Wall, it carries the strength and spirit of ancient devotion. A handcrafted piece that brings a touch of history to your home.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/cov...
This Roman flagon has attitude! Inspired by a vessel offered at Coventina’s Well on Hadrian’s Wall, it carries the strength and spirit of ancient devotion. A handcrafted piece that brings a touch of history to your home.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/cov...
December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
DAY 35 – SALE ✨
This Roman flagon has attitude! Inspired by a vessel offered at Coventina’s Well on Hadrian’s Wall, it carries the strength and spirit of ancient devotion. A handcrafted piece that brings a touch of history to your home.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/cov...
This Roman flagon has attitude! Inspired by a vessel offered at Coventina’s Well on Hadrian’s Wall, it carries the strength and spirit of ancient devotion. A handcrafted piece that brings a touch of history to your home.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/cov...
TODAY’S UPDATE – STONEHENGE CUP 🏺✨
Our much-loved Stonehenge Cup sold out so fast that it barely made it into the Advent Sale.If you missed out, we have now made them pre-order for delivery in 2026
Pre-order yours here:
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Our much-loved Stonehenge Cup sold out so fast that it barely made it into the Advent Sale.If you missed out, we have now made them pre-order for delivery in 2026
Pre-order yours here:
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
TODAY’S UPDATE – STONEHENGE CUP 🏺✨
Our much-loved Stonehenge Cup sold out so fast that it barely made it into the Advent Sale.If you missed out, we have now made them pre-order for delivery in 2026
Pre-order yours here:
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Our much-loved Stonehenge Cup sold out so fast that it barely made it into the Advent Sale.If you missed out, we have now made them pre-order for delivery in 2026
Pre-order yours here:
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Every piece we make is handcrafted here in the Northumbrian hills – including our tools and moulds! We use natural materials just like the original makers, so our replicas don’t just look ancient, they feel it too.
Explore our shop: potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Explore our shop: potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Every piece we make is handcrafted here in the Northumbrian hills – including our tools and moulds! We use natural materials just like the original makers, so our replicas don’t just look ancient, they feel it too.
Explore our shop: potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Explore our shop: potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Reposted by Sarah Lord
Very pretty!
DAY 33 – SALE 🔥
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
December 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Very pretty!
DAY 33 – SALE 🔥
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
December 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
DAY 33 – SALE 🔥
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s highlight is a Roman incense burner inspired by a mysterious find at Coventina’s Well. Carefully hand-built in tile clay, it once carried fragrant smoke to the sacred waters of a Romano-British shrine.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
DAY 32 – SALE 🍷😄✨
Today’s piece is the Roman phallic cup, once a cheeky but powerful symbol of good luck and protection. Carved with flying phalli and steeped in ancient superstition, it’s a drinker’s talisman from Roman Britain.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s piece is the Roman phallic cup, once a cheeky but powerful symbol of good luck and protection. Carved with flying phalli and steeped in ancient superstition, it’s a drinker’s talisman from Roman Britain.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
DAY 32 – SALE 🍷😄✨
Today’s piece is the Roman phallic cup, once a cheeky but powerful symbol of good luck and protection. Carved with flying phalli and steeped in ancient superstition, it’s a drinker’s talisman from Roman Britain.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s piece is the Roman phallic cup, once a cheeky but powerful symbol of good luck and protection. Carved with flying phalli and steeped in ancient superstition, it’s a drinker’s talisman from Roman Britain.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Reposted by Sarah Lord
Correct Link!: Opening the kiln is always a little nerve wracking but, if I do say so myself, the latest batch of replica, Nene Valley, barbotine decorated, Roman colour coated Hunt Cups, have come out looking rather splendid! Get them before they sell out. share.google/PmpCsh2Z8CQx...
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Correct Link!: Opening the kiln is always a little nerve wracking but, if I do say so myself, the latest batch of replica, Nene Valley, barbotine decorated, Roman colour coated Hunt Cups, have come out looking rather splendid! Get them before they sell out. share.google/PmpCsh2Z8CQx...