Marlborough Tiles is proud to unveil its latest creation, the English Garden Delft collection, a series of hand painted Delft tiles designed to celebrate ninety years of artisan tile making. Combining the timeless charm of traditional Delft with the serene beauty of the English countryside, this collection reflects the company’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship and heritage.
Nestled on the banks of the River Kennet and surrounded by the rolling chalk hills of the Marlborough Downs, Marlborough Tiles has long drawn inspiration from the Wiltshire countryside. The English Garden Delft collection celebrates the quiet beauty of English gardens, from sunflowers and geraniums to robins, hedgehogs and wood pigeons, capturing the rhythm, harmony and abundant life of the natural world that surrounds the factory every day.
Anita Rivers, New Product Development Manager at Marlborough Tiles says:
“Each motif in the collection has been carefully chosen by a member of our team. It is a true collective expression of life in Wiltshire.”
From the playful hedgehog to the cheerful sunflower, every tile reflects a personal connection to the gardens, wildlife, and everyday objects that inspire the team. A highlight of the collection is the corner motif, sourced from Marlborough’s mid-20th century archive, which blends the company’s rich heritage with a contemporary take on Delft, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship that have defined Marlborough Tiles for nearly a century.
Every tile in the English Garden Delft collection is hand painted using the traditional Majolica technique, where colour is applied directly to raw glazed tiles before firing. This method, employed by Marlborough Tiles since 1936, ensures depth, warmth, and texture in every piece. No two tiles are ever identical, allowing subtle, organic variations that celebrate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship.
The collection offers hand painted motifs in two signature Delft colours: Rosalind Blue and Sylvia Blue, named in honour of Marlborough Tiles’ founders, Rosalind Ord and Sylvia Packard. These designs, finished with a subtle crackle glaze that offers ageless charm and depth, bring a timeless decorative touch to contemporary interiors, whether used sparingly or repeated across walls, fireplaces, splashbacks or feature panels.
English Garden Delft is hand crafted on a 13x13 cm biscuit with a gently undulating surface and is available in two base shades, Chalk White and Antique White.
This collection celebrates nine decades of heritage, artistry and a love for the beauty of English gardens, bringing warmth, charm and character to both period and contemporary interiors.
The English Garden Delft collection will be available to buy at www.marlboroughtiles.com/shop/english-garden-delft from Tuesday 17th March 2026.
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