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...Newcastle, Josiah had delighted in the wild-flowers that sprouted forth from the deserted landscape and he later incorporated these observations into his pottery designs. All of his artistry and imagination greatly satisfied the queen, and she later allowed for the pattern to be entitled. "The Queen's Ware" and stamped "potter to Her Majesty...
With this powerful endorsement the ware quickly came to be recognized not only for its practical value, but for its collectibility as well. Lady Diana's father, Earl Spencer, as well as Queen Elizabeth, are among its present day patrons. At Windsor Castle there is an entire room which carries, and honors, the name--The Wedgwood Room. Josiah's words were, at last, prophetic, when he said in his Experiment Book, "I saw the field was spacious, and the soil was good, as to promise an ample recompense to any who should labour diligently in its cultivation...
...Garth Ware...
...present assessment for 18-20 Ware Street is listed at $237,200 for the building and $17,800 for the land--a total of $255,000. This represents an estimated 39 per cent of the "Fair Market Value." The Barriers Board regulations do not allow consideration of land value. Therefore, 18-20 Ware has a value of $237,200 /.39 equals $608.205 for the purpose of determining the extent of compliance required under the statute...
Tucker said his work on the Ware Street building "was one of a series of projects I did on a standing basis" and that "no one solicited my opinion on avoiding regulations...