Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Beamish - Coffee Pot

 Coffee Pot was built in 1871 on Teesside by Head Wrightson & Co for Dorking Greystone Lime Company for use at its Betchworth Quarry in Surrey.

Coffee Pot early photograph

Coffee Pot 1938

It is believed to have last worked at Betchworth in 1949, though some sources indicate an overhaul in 1952. Coffee Pot returned to Teesside in 1960, after being sold to Head Wrightson to display at its Thornaby works. 

Coffee Pot placed in storage in 1969  to 1975 when it was moved to Beamish. It returmed to steaming condition in 1978 and is currently operational.

Coffee Pot Beamish June 2022


Coffee Pot Makers Plate