For generations, wedgwood has been a household name. Now a trove of precious pottery has been shipped from England to north Queensland for an exclusive exhibition.
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00:00It's a brand with an enduring legacy.
00:05Since 1774, Wedgwood Dinnerware has graced the tables of English lords, barons and many Australians.
00:12Founder Josiah Wedgwood is known as the father of English pottery.
00:17He produced this kind of ware throughout the 19th century.
00:20Now, centuries of ceramics are being celebrated in the Sunshine State.
00:25170 precious pieces painstakingly packaged and shipped from the UK's Victoria and Albert Museum to Townsville.
00:34An exhibition of this calibre where people can see the making of Wedgwood ceramics over the last 250 years is a real big coup for us.
00:43Featuring rare and one-of-a-kind pieces, from the historic...
00:47One of the original anti-slavery medallions is in this shape.
00:52...to the colourful and creative.
00:54The quirkiest pieces, I think, include items like the lobster salad bowl.
00:59The Townsville City Council spent more than $300,000 to secure the exhibition, which is an Australian exclusive.
01:07It's hoped it'll attract visitors from across the country.
01:11Marie McClelland has fond memories of the heritage brand.
01:15If you were having a 21st or an 18th birthday or something important, it was always a piece of Wedgwood that was pretty exciting to receive.
01:23She has one of her own treasures on show in the exhibition.
01:27It was given to me by friends who cruised with me on the QE2, and it's a very special memento of that trip.
01:37The collection will be on display at the Perth Tucker Regional Gallery until August.
01:42Sure to inspire some to dust off their best china.