Sarah Lord
@potsofhistory.bsky.social
Historic potter at Potted History
This figure is inspired by an Ice Age ceramic from Dolní Věstonice and reminds us that beauty has always taken many forms.
Selected goddess figures, including this one, currently come with a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
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Selected goddess figures, including this one, currently come with a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
Shop 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
This figure is inspired by an Ice Age ceramic from Dolní Věstonice and reminds us that beauty has always taken many forms.
Selected goddess figures, including this one, currently come with a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
Shop 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Selected goddess figures, including this one, currently come with a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
Shop 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
⏳A gentle reminder that our special offer ends on 10 Feb.
The newest figure is inspired by a Late Bronze Age terracotta from Cyprus. Learn more about her mystery, and every order of a goddess figure currently includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
potted-history.co.uk
The newest figure is inspired by a Late Bronze Age terracotta from Cyprus. Learn more about her mystery, and every order of a goddess figure currently includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
potted-history.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
⏳A gentle reminder that our special offer ends on 10 Feb.
The newest figure is inspired by a Late Bronze Age terracotta from Cyprus. Learn more about her mystery, and every order of a goddess figure currently includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
potted-history.co.uk
The newest figure is inspired by a Late Bronze Age terracotta from Cyprus. Learn more about her mystery, and every order of a goddess figure currently includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine.
potted-history.co.uk
New Bronze Age Cypriot Figurine 🏺
Our latest goddess figure is now available to pre order.
To celebrate, every order of this figure (and selected goddesses) includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine. Simple, elegant, very prehistoric.
Offer ends 10 Feb 26.
potted-history.co.uk
Our latest goddess figure is now available to pre order.
To celebrate, every order of this figure (and selected goddesses) includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine. Simple, elegant, very prehistoric.
Offer ends 10 Feb 26.
potted-history.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM
New Bronze Age Cypriot Figurine 🏺
Our latest goddess figure is now available to pre order.
To celebrate, every order of this figure (and selected goddesses) includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine. Simple, elegant, very prehistoric.
Offer ends 10 Feb 26.
potted-history.co.uk
Our latest goddess figure is now available to pre order.
To celebrate, every order of this figure (and selected goddesses) includes a FREE Miniature Palaeolithic Figurine. Simple, elegant, very prehistoric.
Offer ends 10 Feb 26.
potted-history.co.uk
Mars Ultor, the Avenger, was more than a god of war. On Rome’s northern frontier he embodied protection, justice and stability during uncertain times.
Inspired by a statue found at Balmuildy Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall, carved during the Antonine occupation.
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Inspired by a statue found at Balmuildy Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall, carved during the Antonine occupation.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
January 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Mars Ultor, the Avenger, was more than a god of war. On Rome’s northern frontier he embodied protection, justice and stability during uncertain times.
Inspired by a statue found at Balmuildy Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall, carved during the Antonine occupation.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Inspired by a statue found at Balmuildy Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall, carved during the Antonine occupation.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Working on a replica of a late Jomon Boar Dogu from Tokoshinai. A slow, meditative process of following the marks, movements and decisions of a potter working 3,000 years ago, translating their gestures into the present.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Working on a replica of a late Jomon Boar Dogu from Tokoshinai. A slow, meditative process of following the marks, movements and decisions of a potter working 3,000 years ago, translating their gestures into the present.
Shop - potted-history.co.uk
Shop - potted-history.co.uk
A celebration of Burns Night, honoured by Mars.
Inspired by a Roman statue found on the Antonine Wall, Mars Ultor was a guardian figure of strength a protection on Rome’s northern frontier.
A bold symbol of belief and resilience, reimagined in clay.
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🛡️🔥🥃
Inspired by a Roman statue found on the Antonine Wall, Mars Ultor was a guardian figure of strength a protection on Rome’s northern frontier.
A bold symbol of belief and resilience, reimagined in clay.
potted-history.co.uk/products/r&m...
🛡️🔥🥃
January 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A celebration of Burns Night, honoured by Mars.
Inspired by a Roman statue found on the Antonine Wall, Mars Ultor was a guardian figure of strength a protection on Rome’s northern frontier.
A bold symbol of belief and resilience, reimagined in clay.
potted-history.co.uk/products/r&m...
🛡️🔥🥃
Inspired by a Roman statue found on the Antonine Wall, Mars Ultor was a guardian figure of strength a protection on Rome’s northern frontier.
A bold symbol of belief and resilience, reimagined in clay.
potted-history.co.uk/products/r&m...
🛡️🔥🥃
Many ancient votive uteri, including examples in the British Museum, contain a small bead of clay sealed inside the vessel. A quiet symbol of hope, protection and healing.
Watch part one and follow our account for part three.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Watch part one and follow our account for part three.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Many ancient votive uteri, including examples in the British Museum, contain a small bead of clay sealed inside the vessel. A quiet symbol of hope, protection and healing.
Watch part one and follow our account for part three.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Watch part one and follow our account for part three.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Some votive uteri have been found with not one, but two hidden beads sealed inside.
Tiny private messages placed in clay nearly two thousand years ago.
In part three, we ask you to let us know what you think.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Tiny private messages placed in clay nearly two thousand years ago.
In part three, we ask you to let us know what you think.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Some votive uteri have been found with not one, but two hidden beads sealed inside.
Tiny private messages placed in clay nearly two thousand years ago.
In part three, we ask you to let us know what you think.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Tiny private messages placed in clay nearly two thousand years ago.
In part three, we ask you to let us know what you think.
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Votive uteri are a moving & common find in the ancient world. Offered at temples, they carried hopes for healing, fertility and protection.
Part one of our short series explores what these powerful objects meant to the people who made them.
Available here potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Part one of our short series explores what these powerful objects meant to the people who made them.
Available here potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Votive uteri are a moving & common find in the ancient world. Offered at temples, they carried hopes for healing, fertility and protection.
Part one of our short series explores what these powerful objects meant to the people who made them.
Available here potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Part one of our short series explores what these powerful objects meant to the people who made them.
Available here potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
January 18, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Sarah’s son found a pottery-themed LEGO figure and made a stop-motion of her in the studio… complete with a clay faceplant 🤣 Meanwhile, the real Sarah is busy crafting ancient pottery (with fewer pratfalls). Last day to grab our Advent Sale savings! 🎁👇
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January 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Sarah’s son found a pottery-themed LEGO figure and made a stop-motion of her in the studio… complete with a clay faceplant 🤣 Meanwhile, the real Sarah is busy crafting ancient pottery (with fewer pratfalls). Last day to grab our Advent Sale savings! 🎁👇
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Reposted by Sarah Lord
Beautiful Christmas present made by @pottedhistory.bsky.social @potsofhistory.bsky.social - how lucky am I?
December 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Beautiful Christmas present made by @pottedhistory.bsky.social @potsofhistory.bsky.social - how lucky am I?
📺 Head to BBC iPlayer to watch!
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
January 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
📺 Head to BBC iPlayer to watch!
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
Graham shows Robson Green & Rishi Nair how to throw a Roman pot in Series 4, Episode 13 of Weekend Escapes. Pottery, history, and a lot of laughs!
Want to have a go yourself? Get in touch via the shop:
🔗 potted-history.co.uk
#PottedHistory
❄️ Our Sale ends Tues 13 Jan! ❄️
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
January 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
❄️ Our Sale ends Tues 13 Jan! ❄️
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
We’ve been braving the snow to send out your handcrafted, history-loving parcels.
Still time to grab a replica before prices go up! Got your eye on something? Now’s the time.
🔗 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#PottedHistory #AncientPottery
Each year we hike up Simonside to hang decorations on the wind-swept community Christmas tree, this year we added Willendorf pendants on silk ribbons 🎄💛
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
December 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Each year we hike up Simonside to hang decorations on the wind-swept community Christmas tree, this year we added Willendorf pendants on silk ribbons 🎄💛
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Our little pagan offering joins a beautiful mix of traditions celebrating hope, unity, and joy.
#SimonsideTree
Fresh from the kiln and ready for last post tomorrow 🎄✨
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Fresh from the kiln and ready for last post tomorrow 🎄✨
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Add a Tudor twist to your festive bakes with our handcrafted Marchpane Stamper — perfect for marzipan, sugar paste, or shortbread.
Get yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorBaking #Marchpane #PottedHistory
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Just out of the kiln and ready to go! 🌞✨ Our stunning Bronze Age Stonehenge cups have been fired & are available in time for Christmas. Order today, and we’ll send via 24‑hour tracked service with the last post. 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
December 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Just out of the kiln and ready to go! 🌞✨ Our stunning Bronze Age Stonehenge cups have been fired & are available in time for Christmas. Order today, and we’ll send via 24‑hour tracked service with the last post. 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/bro...
This week at the workshop, a 5-year-old left a heartfelt offering of ivy, stones & pine twigs for the Holly King at the feet of our Pompeian cockerel 🐓✨ A beautiful echo of ancient votive traditions.
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This week at the workshop, a 5-year-old left a heartfelt offering of ivy, stones & pine twigs for the Holly King at the feet of our Pompeian cockerel 🐓✨ A beautiful echo of ancient votive traditions.
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Need a votive of your own? Explore our Advent Sale:
potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
Today’s workshop task 👉 making Roman pestles. Honestly, when they’re all laid out to dry, they’re giving Beetlejuice vibes 🤣 Perfect for completing your Roman kitchen setup.
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today’s workshop task 👉 making Roman pestles. Honestly, when they’re all laid out to dry, they’re giving Beetlejuice vibes 🤣 Perfect for completing your Roman kitchen setup.
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Get yours here:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
SALE ✨
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
December 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SALE ✨
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Today’s item is a Greek siren perfume bottle, inspired by an example in the Palazzo Leoni Montanari. Greek scented oils fragranced daily life for millennia, & this beautiful vessel gives us a glimpse into the smells of the ancient world.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/gre...
Curious about ancient superstition? Our replica Roman phallus is now in the Advent Sale. A mix of faith, hope and a strong wish for protection or good fortune, but too rude for Social Media apparently.
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
December 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Curious about ancient superstition? Our replica Roman phallus is now in the Advent Sale. A mix of faith, hope and a strong wish for protection or good fortune, but too rude for Social Media apparently.
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
Take a look (if you dare 😉): potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
#PottedHistory #sherdnerd
🎄 Still time to unwrap history!
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🎄 Still time to unwrap history!
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
We're posting daily with Tracked 24 across the UK until 22 Dec — grab something special from our Advent Sale while you can 🎁
Need a last-minute gift? Digital gift cards are available too!
Shop here 👉 potted-history.co.uk/collections/...
#HistoryGifts
SALE
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
SALE
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Today’s item is inspired by Amlash Iron Age pottery from northern Iran, a stunning tradition known for sculptural detail and timeless beauty. This unique vessel brings a little far-flung ancient artistry into your home.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/aml...
Our handcrafted Tudor Marchpane Stampers are perfect for giving your bakes a historic twist! 🎄🍬 A must-have for any Tudor banquet, and your table too.
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our handcrafted Tudor Marchpane Stampers are perfect for giving your bakes a historic twist! 🎄🍬 A must-have for any Tudor banquet, and your table too.
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory
Grab yours while they’re still available:
👉 potted-history.co.uk/products/tud...
#TudorFood #Marchpane #HistoricBaking #PottedHistory