Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers
While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.
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"I'm glad to be actually making history."
— Tessa Oldroyd , Other
"It's an incredibly difficult situation at the moment."
— Noble Francis , Executive
"We are a very niche business and we make a very niche product."
— Gabriel Nichols , Other
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While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.
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