It's true: it happened in 1799 near the Coalport factory and kilns.
The whole story is told in a long, sad poem in the book "Coalport:
1750-1950" by the famous novelist, Compton Mackenzie.As a result of an estate sale, I have been asked to auction some books from a private library, including this 1951 1st edition H/C - with its original Coalport "Blue Willow" dustjacket.
Have a look at:
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Sorry if I'm in the wrong group here. If you're not interested, please feel free to copy this message to any friends who might collect Coalport or other English china or pottery.
Thanks for looking!
Horatio
P.S. Or - if the link doesn't work - just go to eBay and View Item #3588375932