When did Royal Doulton start producing in Stoke-on-Trent?

Royal Doulton’s own timeline says Henry Doulton took a share in an earthenware factory in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1877, placing the company inside the heart of “The Potteries.” This move matters for collectors since it connects the brand to Staffordshire’s major ceramics network and sets the stage for later tableware growth. If your piece references Burslem or Stoke-on-Trent on the backstamp, it likely ties to that later production story rather than the earlier Lambeth-only era. Over the decades, the firm’s centre of gravity moved toward Staffordshire, especially after mid-century production changes.