Josiah Wedgwood (12 July 1730 – 3 January 1795) was an English potter, founder of the Wedgwood company, credited with theindustrialisation of the manufacture of pottery. A prominent abolitionist, Wedgwood is remembered for his "Am I Not a Man And a Brother?" anti-slavery medallion. He was a member of the Darwin–Wedgwood family. He was the grandfather of Charles Darwin andEmma Darwin.
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A postcard from Newcastle (Antony)
Date of dispatch : 2013-03-31
Country: England (UK)
In my mailbox on April 8th, 2013