Wedgwood Edme Britain War Relief Plate

This is a 1941 Wedgwood Edme earthenware plate featuring Westminster Abbey issued for the Britain War Relief Society.

The Edme pattern was originally designed for Wedgwood in 1908 by John Goodwin, drawing inspiration from classical forms and Georgian architecture. Characterized by its distinctive ribbed border and cream glaze, Edme served as the blank canvas for this special wartime commemorative series. During World War II, the Britain War Relief Society sponsored the importation and sale of these Old London plates in the United States to raise crucial funds for British relief efforts. These pieces combined traditional English craftsmanship with philanthropic purpose, offering Americans a way to support the UK during the Blitz. Today, these wartime fundraising plates hold added historical interest for collectors of both Wedgwood and WWII memorabilia.

• Period: 1941
• Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England