Iconic British homeware brand stops online orders - in business for over 200 years

Iconic British homeware brand stops online orders - in business for over 200 years Established in 1809, the ceramics company became known for its distinctive Imperial Blue range and specialised in using Derbyshire clay – a material discovered by the company's founder An iconic British homeware brand has said it is no longer accepting online orders months after entering administration. Denby Pottery entered administration in March and its owners issue the most recent update after the closure of the brand's Derbyshire factory in May this year. The factory, which remained on its original site for more than two centuries, began life producing utilitarian stoneware. The closure made more than 120 staff members redundant. A statement on the 217-year-old business's website reads: "It is with great sadness that, following Denby entering administration, our website is no longer accepting online orders. "All orders that have already been placed will still be fulfilled, though we are experiencing longer wait times due to high demand. "Our current lead time is 30-35 working days from the date of order. "If you were hoping to add to your Denby collection, our outlet stores remain open, where you'll find savings of at least 50% across our ranges, while stocks last." Around 20 outlet sites are currently open across the UK. Established in 1809, the ceramics company became known for its distinctive Imperial Blue range. The rage was established in 1989. It specialised in ceramics using Derbyshire clay – a material discovered by the company’s founder, William Bourne. Denby entered administration following "enormous financial challenges" over the last three years, citing reduced demand for its products and "escalating" employment. The soaring price of energy, in the wake of recent global conflicts, has hit the industry hardest. Latest figures from the GMB estimate that UK ceramics firms pay £875m a year in energy - an increase of more than £330m since 2020. In May, responding to rising industrial energy costs driven by the Middle East conflict, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £120 million package of support for the ceramics industry. The cash injection is part of a larger support package designed to cut electricity bills for energy-intensive manufacturers, such as ceramics and steel, which it’s hoped will, in part, help firms to modernise, decarbonise, and become less reliant on gas-fired kilns.