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Gabriel Nicholls, one of the best-known potters in Yorkshire, has joined the award-winning
York Handmade Brick Company. He has taken up residence in York Handmade’s new
£750,000 special products building at its headquarters in Alne, near Easingwold, and is
now producing his highly-acclaimed flowerpots.
Forty-one-year-old Gabriel, whose family comes from Wensleydale, was one of the
founders of the successful Yorkshire Flowerpot Company.
After a varied career within the world of pottery, he decided to return to basics at York Handmade.
He explained: “This is the perfect job for me. The clay, which is on site, is wonderful and the environment – in such a
splendid building – is ideal. It’s great to be back on the wheel again full-time, doing what I do best and doing what I love.”
David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Gabriel to our company.
He is a superb potter and his exciting range of pots adds a fascinating and welcome new dimension to our portfolio
of products. Our new special products buildings, which has just opened, is the perfect base for him.”
For further information about Gabriel’s wide range of products, which start at just £20, contact sales@yorkhandmade.co.uk.