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Atarah · 27-02-2011, 21:58

Derek Emms, studio potter, was born at 32 Clarence Road, Fern Gore, Accrington, and he was one of a family of eight. He never had children, but his four brothers all had daughters, and his sisters had sons. He did have a nephew who was a teacher, living in the Lake District. In his early teens, the family went to live at 33 Avenue Parade, Accrington.

He went living in Staffordshire in 1955 taking a lecturing post at the College of Art. He eventually exhibited in London, Manchester, Stoke on Trent etc. Some of his pots were purchased by H.R.H. the Queen Mother in 1959. Should be some of his work in the permanent collection of Stoke on Trent Art Gallery and Museum.

27-02-2011, 21:58	#9
Atarah Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACCRINGTON Posts: 2,358 Liked: 95 times Rep Power: 11531	Re: Derek Emms - Obituary Derek Emms, studio potter, was born at 32 Clarence Road, Fern Gore, Accrington, and he was one of a family of eight. He never had children, but his four brothers all had daughters, and his sisters had sons. He did have a nephew who was a teacher, living in the Lake District. In his early teens, the family went to live at 33 Avenue Parade, Accrington. He went living in Staffordshire in 1955 taking a lecturing post at the College of Art. He eventually exhibited in London, Manchester, Stoke on Trent etc. Some of his pots were purchased by H.R.H. the Queen Mother in 1959. Should be some of his work in the permanent collection of Stoke on Trent Art Gallery and Museum.