Edmund Potter is probably most famous for being the grandfather of the author, Beatrix Potter, but he had an illustrious career of his own. Edmund was a Calico Printer who owned a calico print works at Dinting Vale, near Glossop, Derbyshire, that was once the largest calico printing factory in the world.

Kate Raine will share her research in a brief survey of Edmund’s life. The talk will look at his role in the great institutions, society and politics in Manchester and the Dinting Vale Print Works.

Edmund was  a lifelong friend of William Gaskell and the talk will look at the connections between the two families.

Kate Raine is an Archivist and a Director of Glossop Heritage Trust. She started researching the life of Edmund Potter and the Dinting Vale Print Works, as part of her work for the Trust.

Use the link below to access an online recording of the talk. Sales are open until 15 October and the recording will be able to view until 11.59pm on 21 October 2024.