Talk – Bossons Factory

Speaker: Brenda Proudlove

This talk focuses on the history of the Bossons Factory, one of Congleton’s most remarkable and often overlooked local stories. Founded in Congleton in the mid-20th century, Bossons became internationally known for its distinctive plaster wall sculptures, which were exported worldwide and collected by both private buyers and major retailers. At its height, the factory employed a large local workforce and developed highly specialised production techniques, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative mould-making and finishing processes.

A special feature of this talk is that it will be delivered by Brenda Proudlove, a former Bossons factory artist, who worked there for more than ten years and can share first-hand insights into the creative process, daily working life and some of the lesser-known secrets behind how the pieces were made. A small selection of original Bossons objects will also be available to view during the session.