Is the layout of Gladstone pottery, as you would expect from your knowledge of the processes of the pottery industry?

        One way in which the layout was logical was the courtyard. The courtyard was a large circular area. This is good because it would be easy to unload the raw materials into the slip house and also for the horse and cart to turn around and leave once empty.

        Another way in which Gladstone’s layout was logical was in the slip house. In this room several processes took place. There were machines to weigh and mix the raw materials. Processes such as pugging and filtering also took place in the slip house. This makes perfect sense as they are some of the early processes involved in making pottery.

        Another way in which Gladstone’s layout is logical is because after the slip house the pottery goes to the pug room and mixing shops. This makes sense as they are near to the slip house and these processes are done without having to waste much time transporting the clay.

        One way in which Gladstone was illogical was because of its positioning of the decorating room and paint shop these to processes are connected but both part of the building are situated away from each other. This means time and energy would be wasted carrying across the yard and up stairs.

        One way in which Gladstone is logical is its position next to the Newcastle Carlisle Turnpike road. This made good sense because it helped Gladstone export its goods to markets across the country this is good as it helps Gladstone make profit.

        One way in which Gladstone was illogical is because it is not next to a canal. Most pottery firms were built next to a canal as it helped with the smooth delivery of finished wares. Gladstone is over 2 miles away from the nearest canal. I found this to be very suprising.