Spode Portmeirion Group's factory in Stoke-on-Trent. Spode's "Christmas Tree" is a popular pattern of Christmas china collected by people around the world. Though Spode began making china in the late 1700s, it wasn't until the 1930s that the Christmas pattern was created. The collection started with only a plate, but now includes place settings, serving dishes and even flatware. Spode Spode is an English brand of pottery and homewares produced by the company of the same name, which is based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Spode was founded by Josiah Spode (1733–1797) in 1770, and was responsible for perfecting two extremely important techniques
The Name of the Wind Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear" narrated by Rupert Degas. Brilliance audio has released US version of the audio books of "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear" narrated by Nick Podehl. Another version was released on tape narrated by Fred Major for the American Printing House for the Blind. The Name of the Wind The Name of the Wind, also called The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, is a fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in a series called "The Kingkiller Chronicle" and followed by "The Wise Man's Fear". It