for centuries, potters in staffordshire have been making ceramics for royal events and with just a month to go until the king s coronation, they are getting ready to mark the event in style. they certainly are. from tankards and trinket boxes, to commemorative mugs and even gifts fit for a king, the region has been producing some of the most magnificent souvenirs. it appears roger has quite a few of them! our reporter liz copper has more. the company was started by my father, we have been in business for 75 years nearly. we mainly produce china because china plates, commemorative ware for celebrations. it s a special occasion and it s an honour and a privilege to do something for the coronation and for the king. and it is a souvenir, something to keep forever, really. i m john french, i ve been a ceramic craftsman for nearly 40 years. - i decided to make for the coronation a piece that incorporates all the skills i ve usedl over the last 40 years. the picture here that i
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