He built the first kiln at Wenford Bridge with the help of Michael Leach, Bernard Leach's son. It was fired only a few times before the outbreak of war, when blackout restrictions brought work to an end.
He established the initial kiln at Wenford Bridge in collaboration with Michael Leach, son of Bernard Leach. The kiln was operational for a short period before the outbreak of war, when blackout regulations led to its cessation.