Historian and author An Wilson explores the life of his great hero, Josiah Wedgwood. As one of the founding fathers of the Industrial Revolution, Wegdwood was a self-made, self-educated creative giant, whose other achievements might be better known if he wasn't so celebrated for his pottery.
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An excellent program. Keep up the good work Perspective.
Excellent! Wonderful learning about Mr. Wilson’s family and upbringing along with the Wedgewood legacy. Thank you.
This was beautifully done and effectively brought to life the extraordinary genius of Josiah Wedgwood.
This was a wonderful documentary. I found this fascinating. I actually have my grandmother’s set of Wedgwood dinnerware. And we use it on all Sundays and on special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries etc. My grandparents bought it right before the war. Love these great documentaries.
Wonderful documentary. It really comes to life with Mr. Wilson’s acquaintance with the Wedgwood factory in his own family. The historical narrative, cinematography, and Mr. Wilson as the presenter makes a huge impact. This is Perspective when Waldemar is not present but endorses the documentary. Excellent!!!
I am much more interested in this type of history. This is the history that we can all relate to. I’m not really interested in war and battles except for how they might have affected their families at home.
Thank you Waldemar!! I changed my major from Art History about halfway through Uni. I ended up becoming a lawyer. I never stopped loving Art and have even moved to Italy from the USA. I feel like I am watching all the lectures I missed by changing my life direction, and I thank you for this!
I love how he admits he should have followed his star! My parents thought I was crazy but I became a lawyer, didn’t I?
Awesome documentary! I especially loved the ending, revealing that Wedgewood’s daughter married the son of his doctor, Dr. Darwin. They had a child –
Charles Darwin!!!
I really didn’t want this to end. Soo interesting and indeed enlightening too. The socio, political, economic combined with art and the fashionable taste of that time. It really blew me away into another realm. Thank you for this most excellent programme.
I really love this man what he stood for he deserve his success.
Is there anything better than a guided tour from someone passionate about the subject of the tour? This was a great documentary about a man I knew little of beyond his famous name.
I do wish there was more about the conditions in the pottery factories themselves, & the lives of the people whose hands made every single one of the objects that made Wedgwood both wealthy & famous.
The word “Wonderful” has been splashed around liberally, but this was just that. I teared up when Mr. Wilson confessed that he had caved to his father’s demands, that he regrets not following his heart.
I and my husband have a Wedgwood set, that was made in England…we looked at adding pieces but found out they are made in Indonesia.
Wonderful documentary! Mr Wilson’s knowledge of the family adds dimension.
As an American I’m envious of your ability to stroll through a variety of 18th century architecture at any time.
How utterly brilliant and informative. I couldn’t imagine a life without the beauty of Wedgwood in it.
As a Midwesterner located very near East Liverpool, Ohio–home of the beautiful pottery museum that houses treasures from the 19th century to the present, including a rare collection of Lotus Ware–I love to learn about the history of the art. *This interdisciplinary, biographical study was absolutely marvelous.
Excellent and SO inspiring! Thank you to all involved in producing this beautiful documentary!
So these products are no longer made in Great Britain? That seems incredibly sad to me. I knew nothing of the history of Wedgwood until watching this video. What a wonderful man Josiah Wedgwood was in so many respects. I believe he would have kept his company in Great Britain if he were alive today, putting its heritage and financial benefits to community above purely financial gain.
Absolutely gutted to see how stokes changed into what it looks like today. This was such a good documentary! Really nice to see Wedgwood get appreciated!!