Hereford.
Lugwardine Works.—These encaustic tile works, situated at Withington, four miles from Hereford, were established in 1861 by Mr. William Godwin, and are of considerable extent. In encaustic tiles Mr. Godwin has paid particular attention to the reproduction of mediæval patterns in all their entirety, both as to fac-simile of form and ornament, and antique appearance of surface, and in these essentials to artistic effect has succeeded admirably. Many of his tiles are exact reproductions, not old designs modernised, and this it is that gives to floors laid by him that peculiar charm which they undoubtedly possess. In addition to actual copies of old tiles, Mr. Godwin has produced a large variety of new designs, in which the patterns are characterized by pure mediæval feeling and by excellent workmanship. The tiles are of extremely hard and durable quality, and the colours clear, distinct, and good. Mr. Godwin’s name impressed on the back of the tile is his mark.