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“AI Overview

Arklow Pottery was established in 1934 in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland, and operated until its closure in 1998. It was the second pottery company to be founded in the Irish Free State. The factory produced a wide range of decorative earthenware and tableware, and at its peak employed around 480 people.
The company was known for its innovative designs and export-driven approach, producing up to 25,000 items per week. Arklow Pottery supplied dinnerware to many top hotels and institutions across Ireland. The company developed its own unique style, with many early patterns featuring 22-carat gold finishes.
The history of Arklow Pottery is deeply intertwined with the social landscape of Arklow and Ireland. The factory was a significant employer in the area and played a central role in the community.”

Some of their better work, bottom left

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I'm glad to see they have got rid of that 'knuckle' at the bend in the waterway. It must have been an accident waiting to happen.

"I'm a little teapot ..."
via Stephen Davies

And some ladies at a trade stall, via The 'Eir-Lite' Book of Whimsy

I was looking in the 1911 census for any sign of a Pottery tradition in the area prior to the business being started there in 1934, but the search did not reveal anything concrete (or ceramic for that matter). I did find some interesting occupations as follows, High Explosive Mixer, Seafaring Tailor, Cartridge Wrapping in Explosive Factory, Labourer in Cordite Works, Factory Girl Kynocks, Traveller in Tea, Seniptress, Shipowner, Electric Wire-man, Lead Miner Unemployed and Lamplighter.

Convair CV-990-30A-8, s/n 30-10-13. First sold to Varig March 1963 and registered PP-VJE (photo). To Alaska Airlines May 1967 and registered N987AS. Upgraded to CV-990A. Leased from Alaska Airlines by AREA Ecuador April 1968-March 1969. To Modern Air October 1969 and registered N5603. Written off 8 Aug 1970. Crashed at Acapulco, Mexico after undershooting the runway, colliding with the approach lights and breaking apart. All 8 occupants survived.

What's the story with the wheels(foreground) , the nose gear and the inadequate hangar height?

CV-880-22-1, s/n 22-00-05/5. To Northeast Airlines (on lease from TWA) 21 January 1961 as N8478H. Returned to TWA 11 September 1963 as N804TW. WFU 24 October 1973 at Kansas City, MO and scrapped 1979.