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Jenkins in 1961, the two brothers became co-owners. However, with
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The Ewenny
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products at this time would have been mainly for agricultural and local use, plus occasional commissions. At this time, the number of potteries in the area was at its height, but quickly dwindled due to the onset of cheap
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