Visitors to the Dawnmist Studio website often ask me about the Society for Clay Pipe Research.
As a member I have included some information about this here and up to date contact details for anyone interested in joining...

Details are correct as of February 2008

Society for Clay Pipe Research - SCPR

The Society for Clay Pipe Research was founded in 1984 and is based in England with many members worldwide. The idea of the Society is to bring together pipe collectors and researchers. Members include many reputable archaeologists, authors and researchers of clay pipes as well as pipe makers and collectors.
The Society produces a newsletter booklet twice a year with approx 40 pages. They also organise an annual 2 day conference, usually in the UK, when they look at the clay pipe industry and collectors bring in their pipes. These meetings include lectures, discussions and often a walking tour on the second day.

Gordon Pollock: Honorary President
David Higgins: Chairman
Peter Hammond: Membership Secretary/Treasurer
Libby Key: Secretary

To find out more about membership and to join the society apply direct to the SCPR Membership Secretary for details:

Peter Hammond
17 Lady Bay Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham, NG2 5BJ
UK

The e-mail address is:
claypipepeter@aol.com

Click Here to get a copy of membership application form

The 2007 Conference took place on the 15th-16th September at Whitby.

The 2008 Conference to be held 19th-21st September at Liverpool/Chester