Private company

Maw & Co

British manufacturer of ceramic tiles

Maw & Co have made earthenware encaustic tiles for walls and floors since 1850, when the English company was established by George Maw and his brother Arthur. Their first factory was in Worcester, and in 1852 the company moved to Broseley, Shropshire in the Ironbridge Gorge.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Maw & Co have made earthenware encaustic tiles for walls and floors since 1850, when the English company was established by George Maw and his brother Arthur. Their first factory was in Worcester, and in 1852 the company moved to Broseley, Shropshire in the Ironbridge Gorge.2

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