[1][2][3] The company was founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire.

In 1861 his grandson John Aynsley built the historic Portland Works on Sutherland Road, Longton, Staffordshire.

In 1987 Waterford sold the company in order to focus the group's fine china sales on the worldwide Wedgwood brand.

[5] In May 1997, Aynsley China was acquired by The Belleek Pottery Group in Ireland.

[6] As of July 2015 the factory shop is still open but its future is uncertain as the site is being advertised as for sale.