In 1815 John Doulton invested his life savings, ?100, in a small London pottery in Lambeth and moved from making storage jars and sewage pipes to fine tableware. In 1835 John?s son Henry joined the business, further paving the way for success.

In 1861 following the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria commissioned Doulton to create a set of water filters for all her castles and palaces and in 1877 Henry became the first potter to be awarded a knighthood.

In 1901 Royal Doulton was born after receiving a Royal Warrant.

In 1955 the factory had to close due to new city regulations in London and they relocated to ?The Potteries? in Stoke on Trent.

To date the company has collaborated with designers, artists and craftsmen, including Barber & Osgerby, Charlene Mullen and Gordon Ramsay.