 The first one to arrive on the recommendation of Gordon Forsyth in 1943 was James Rushton, 15 years old, who was employed in the first place to be modeller and caster.Later they were joined by Elsie Forrester and Hilda Hind, both described as decorators.The team grew to 10 and included Harold Thomas whom Agnete considered to be the best 'thrower' in Stoke-on-Trent.