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
In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds (also known as In the Name of the King 2 and In the Name of the King: Two Worlds) is a 2011 American fantasy adventure film directed by Uwe Boll. The film stars Dolph Lundgren, Natassia Malthe and Lochlyn Munro. It is the sequel to the 2007's "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" starring Jason Statham. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States and Canada on December 27, 2011. Granger, a former Special