• Formerly Herbert J Colclough. 

• In 1937 Colclough China was formed by H. J. Colclough and E. B. Shaw from the merger of the businesses of 
  H. J. Colclough, Thomas Morris and the Osborne China Co. 

• Colclough China was a mass producer of bone china tea sets in contemporary styles. Colclough's advertised themselves as "Britain's largest manufacturer of Bone China Teaware"

• In 1942 Mr. J. E. Leak became a director and from 1944 was the managing director. 

• In 1944 the business was acquired by Booths Ltd (a member of the Pearson Group) and from mid-1945 the two firms operated co-operatively.

• In 1948 the two companies, Booths Ltd and Colclough China Ltd, formally amalgamated as Booths & Colclough Ltd. 

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The brand-name of Colclough stands for delicate Bone China which combines quality and decoration with price within the reach of all.

A Colclough dealer has china ware to offer which creates an immediate appeal to eye and pocket. 

The reconstruction of our factories now being carried out will enable our many trade friends at home and overseas to enjoy increasing supplies.