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Dwight, John

(Encyclopedia) Dwight, John, fl. 1671–98, English potter, reputed founder of the Chelsea porcelain factory. The registration in 1671 of his patent for the “Mistery of transparent earthenware …” is…

Delaherche, Félix Auguste

(Encyclopedia) Delaherche, Félix AugusteDelaherche, Félix Augustefālēksˈ ōgüstˈ dəläârshˈ [key], 1857–1940, French potter. He is considered the greatest ceramist since Bernard Palissy. Working alone…

Bridgeton

(Encyclopedia) Bridgeton. 1 City (2020 pop. 11,458), St. Louis co., E Mo., on the Missouri River; settled c.1765, inc. 1843. Consumer goods and metal…

Fabian Society

(Encyclopedia) Fabian Society, British socialist society. An outgrowth of the Fellowship of the New Life (founded 1883 under the influence of Thomas Davidson), the society was developed the following…

Harry Potter Movies

Reviews, quizzes, actors, and other fun stuff   Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 premiere Source: AP Photo/Joel Ryan…

A Setback for Harry Potter

It's a Rough Road to Hollywood by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. More About Harry Visit our Harry Potter Page for Quizzes, News, and More! Fans of both the…

Harry Potter Returns

The fifth installment—finally! by Beth Rowen and Melissa Sogard Order of the Phoenix Quizzes Level I (easy) Level II (pretty easy) Level III (getting harder) Level IV (very hard) Extra Credit…

Looking for Harry Potter

Wanted: young British Muggle with a lightning-bolt scar by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. More About Harry More Harry Movie NewsThe Scoop on Book 4Harry Potter…